Natural and Synthetic Materials

Any product that comes from living things or the ground are known as a

• Synthetic material

• Natural material

• Man-Made material

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Any products made from chemicals, that are man-made are known as

• Synthetic materials

• Natural materials

• both

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Describe the relationship of sand and glass

• Glass is a natural material made from synthetic material, sand.

• Glass is a natural material made from a man-made material, sand.

• Glass is a synthetic material made from the natural material, sand.

• Glass is a synthetic material made from the soil that does not need sand.

Concrete is a popular material used in construction projects. Which of the following aggregates can be found in this cement?

• Old trees

• crushed stone

• Gasoline

• Glass

What key element(s) that had to occur for crude oil to form.

• Heat

• Pressure

• millions of years

• both heat and pressure

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Plastic is a synthetic material that is made from oil. Which one of the following describes a disadvantage of this product?

• Plastic does decay better than any other synthetic material created.

• Plastic does not decay easily, therefore it will remain in our landfills.

• Plastic does not break like glass, so it is safer to have around.

• Plastic is similar to glass, so it may become dangerous.

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The key ingredient found in crude oil is ___________. This is where we get fuels, lubricants, and raw materials.

• Gasoline

• Petroleum

• Hydrocarbons

• Crude

Rubber is an example of a synthetic and natural material because

• It is a material that is man-made and people use it to protect our natural habitats.

• It is a material that is only synthetic, therefore the statement is incorrect.

• It is a material that is made in nature, but scientists can also replicate it in a factory.

• It is a material that can only come from the wild rubber tree, therefore, the statement is incorrect.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What are some advantages of synthetic materials? Select ALL that apply.

• more durable, stronger

• longer shelf life

• can be specialized to fit needs

• biodegradable

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How is crude oil refined to make products like gasoline?

• by electricity

• by washing it

• by sifting it

• by boiling it