Materials and their properties year 2

Front

What does transparent mean?

Back

You can see through it.

Front

Is a pencil rigid or flexible?

Back

Rigid.

Front

What is a flexible material?

Back

A material that can bend easily.

Front

What is a rigid material?

Back

A material that does not bend easily.

Front

What does absorbent mean?

Back

It can soak up water.

Front

What is an example of a flexible and waterproof material?

Back

Rubber.

Front

What materials are commonly used to make a pencil?

Back

Wood and graphite.

Front

What are some properties of metal?

Back

Strong, rigid, and can conduct heat and electricity.

Front

What would be a good material to build a bridge with?

Back

Metal.

Front

What does it mean if a material is smooth?

Back

It has a flat surface without bumps.