Gravity Forces

Grade 5 Science Worksheet

Read each description. Circle the force it is about.

1. 1.

   Pulls a paper clip to a magnet.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
2. 2.

   Makes water flow downhill.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
3. 3.

   Makes a rough surface hard to slide on.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
4. 4.

   Is greater on sandpaper than on ice.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
5. 5.

   Pulls a magnet to a steel cabinet.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
6. 6.

   Works across a gap without touching.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
7. 7.

   Makes your hands warm when you rub them together.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
8. 8.

   Works on iron and steel objects.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
9. 9.

   Makes a compass needle turn.

   • gravity
   • friction
   • magnetic force
10. 10.

    Causes a book to fall off a table.

    • gravity
    • friction
    • magnetic force