Name: _____________________________________ Date: __________________

Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

Instructions: Using what youve learned about speed, velocity, and
acceleration, label the following examples with the correct word (speed,
velocity, or acceleration) in the blank next to the number.
________________1. The geese fly 23 mph to the south when they migrate for the
winter.
________________2. The motorcycle slowed down as it approached the yield sign.
________________3. A snail can crawl 2 meters in 2 hours.
________________4. The race car sped into the turn as it went around the track.
________________5. The train increased its speed as it left the terminal.
________________6. The tornado is traveling northwest at 20 mph.
________________7. The jogger ran 3 miles in 28 minutes.
________________8. The soccer player ran 50 yards in 5.1 seconds.
________________9. The jumbo jet is traveling at 500 mph to the north.
________________10. The boat traveled west towards toward China at 8 knots.
________________11. The SUV slowed down and turned into a gas station to get
gas.
________________12. The horse ran 44 mph to win the race
________________13. The train traveled west by northwest at 30 km/s.
________________14. The Olympian swam 200 meters in 20 seconds.
________________15. The runner sped up to cross the finish line.

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Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration
Instructions: Using what youve learned about speed, velocity, and
acceleration, label the following examples with the correct word (speed,
velocity, or acceleration) in the blank next to the number.

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________________1. The geese fly 23 mph to the south when they migrate for the
winter.
________________2. The motorcycle slowed down as it approached the yield sign.
________________3. A snail can crawl 2 meters in 2 hours.
________________4. The race car sped into the turn as it went around the track.
________________5. The train increased its speed as it left the terminal.
________________6. The tornado is traveling northwest at 20 mph.
________________7. The jogger ran 3 miles in 28 minutes.
________________8. The soccer player ran 50 yards in 5.1 seconds.
________________9. The jumbo jet is traveling at 500 mph to the north.
________________10. The boat traveled west towards toward China at 8 knots.
________________11. The SUV slowed down and turned into a gas station to get
gas.
_______________ 12. The horse ran 44 mph to win the race.
________________13. The train traveled west by northwest at 30 km/s.
________________14. The Olympian swam 200 meters in 20 seconds.
________________15. The runner sped up to cross the finish line.