Synthetic Materials

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What are synthetic materials?

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Materials made by humans through chemically changing natural resources.

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What is the main difference between natural and synthetic materials?

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Natural materials are made directly from nature, while synthetic materials are made from chemicals.

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Give an example of a synthetic material.

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Plastics are a common example of synthetic materials.

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What is a synonym for synthetic?

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Artificial.

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Are diamonds synthetic or natural?

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Natural.

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What are some common uses of synthetic materials?

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Synthetic materials are used in clothing, packaging, and construction.

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What is the process of creating synthetic materials called?

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Synthesis.

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Can synthetic materials be renewable?

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Some synthetic materials can be made from renewable resources, but many are derived from nonrenewable resources.

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What is an example of a natural material?

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Wood is an example of a natural material.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels.