Synthetic Technology

Open Ended

The table shows the physical properties of 4 mystery objects.

Which object is most likely a plastic bottle cap? Explain your answer.

Multiple Choice

What describes how a substance can change into a new substance through a chemical reaction?

• Physical Properties

• Chemical Properties

• Biological Properties

• Mechanical Properties

Multiple Choice

What does a materials scientist examine to determine if a material can be changed or improved?

• The color of the material

• The structure and properties of the material

• The cost of the material

• The availability of the material

Open Ended

What do you think a practical use of a fabric that can go from flexible to not flexible would be?

Multiple Choice

Aerogel is a synthetic material commonly used on _________.

• race cars
• medicines
• space craft
• tennis shoes

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of studying how a sea cucumber can change its texture?

• To understand marine biology

• To develop new materials

• To study animal behavior

• To explore synthetic technology

Multiple Choice

What does the word "resource" mean?

• Another word for money.

• Something that a human makes.

• Something that we can use and is valuable.

• Something that comes from Earth.

Multiple Choice

What are the steps involved in the formation of synthetic materials?

• Modification of natural materials

• Chemical reactions of natural materials

• Formation of new molecules

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the common characteristics shared by all synthetic materials?

• Made from natural resources

• Underwent a chemical reaction

• Fit a specific function based on properties

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What are the properties of synthetic fibers?

• flexible, can be spun

• strong but brittle, good insulators

• strong and flexible, easily modified to be different shapes and colors

• made to fix a specific function; mimics natural materials

Multiple Choice

Is water a natural resource?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Are rocks a natural resource?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Select

What factors influence the production and use of synthetic materials in different regions?

• Climate

• Natural resources

• Technology

• Population density

Multiple Choice

What are the impacts of ethanol as a synthetic material?

• It is a non-renewable fuel

• It increases the cost of fuel

• It reduces pollutants when burned

• It is made from fossil fuels

Multiple Choice

What are the societal impacts of synthetic materials?

• Environmental pollution

• Increased production costs

• Job creation

• Enhanced product durability

Multiple Choice

What are the potential consequences of draining wetlands for agriculture?

• Increased biodiversity

• Species extinction

• Improved soil quality

• Higher crop yields

Multiple Choice

Considering the lifecycle of a product, why is it important to recycle synthetic materials?

• To make them look more natural

• To reduce the demand for raw materials

• Because it is a legal requirement

• To increase the product's value

Multiple Choice

What is biodiversity?

• The variety of life in the world

• The number of species in a habitat

• The health of an ecosystem

• The amount of food produced

Multiple Choice

What are the potential impacts of waste disposal on society and the environment?

• It can lead to pollution

• It can create job opportunities

• It has no impact

• It can improve public health

Multiple Choice

What are the effects of deforestation ?

• loss of habitat
• increased green house gasses 
• soil erosion and flooding
• all of the above

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident