Materials that absorb water,float,sink and decay

Which of the following materials absorb water?

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Sarah wants to clean the wet floor. Which of the following materials is the best choice?

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Which of the following group of materials DECAY?

• flower pot, rug, chair

• left-over food, leaf, banana

• apple, bed sheet, plastic bottle

• nail, metal spoon, chicken

Materials that absorb water are called _____________.

Select the materials that sink.

• ice

• nail

• coin

• ice water

• plastic bottle

Materials that do not absorb water are called waterproof and ___________________.

If you are going to dispose waste materials commonly found at home, what are you going to do with the decaying materials?

• Make a compost pit.

• Throw them in the river.

• Mix them with the non-decaying.

• Keep them in the cabinet.

Which group of materials are recyclables?

• empty can, plastic spoon, left-over food

• fish bone, chair, plastic cup

• rubber bond, used paper, metal spoon

• curtain, rag, leaf

Why do boats float in water?

• Boats are made of wood that make them float.

• Man uses paddle to make the boat float.

• The sea breeze makes the boat float in water.

• The boat is tied with plastic string that makes it float.

How are you going to handle the decaying and non-decaying materials?

• Throw them anywhere.

• Mix the decaying and non-decaying materials in one plastic.

• Put the decaying and non-decaying materials inside the cabinet at home.

• Make a separate bin for decaying and non-decaying and dispose them properly.