Natural vs. Synthetic Materials

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What are natural materials?

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Natural materials are substances that occur in nature and are not man-made, such as wood, stone, and cotton.

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What are synthetic materials?

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Synthetic materials are man-made substances created through chemical processes, such as plastics, nylon, and synthetic rubber.

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What is a characteristic of synthetic materials?

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Synthetic materials are man-made.

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What is the main difference between natural and synthetic resources?

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Natural resources occur in nature, while synthetic resources are human-made.

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What happens when two substances combine to form a new substance?

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A chemical reaction has occurred.

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What is an example of a natural resource?

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Trees are an example of a natural resource.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances.

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What are renewable resources?

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Renewable resources are natural resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as solar energy and wind.

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What are non-renewable resources?

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Non-renewable resources are resources that do not replenish quickly, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is an example of a synthetic material?

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An example of a synthetic material is plastic.