Materials Science Quiz

A natural material is a kind of technology.

• True

• False

Polyester and nylon are examples of synthetic materials called ceramics.

• True

• False

Any physical matter that is obtained or made from plants, animals, or the ground is a natural material.

• True

• False

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Clearing the rainforest to grow palm oil results in more habitat for animals.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a natural material?

• cement

• cotton

• polyester

• nylon

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Which of the following is a synthetic material?

• wool

• silk

• rubber

• steel

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Which is a property of a ceramic?

• flexible

• soft

• reflective

• insulating

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Which natural material is most often used to make paper?

• wood

• wool

• flax

• silk

Which of the following is a by-product of ethanol production?

• ethanol

• carbon dioxide

• glucose

• water

Which of the following in NOT a factor that limits the production of synthetic materials?

• natural resource availability

• regional climate

• regional economic factors

• creation of waste

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