Synthetic Materials

Resources of economic value that can't be readily replaced by natural means at a quick enough pace to keep up with consumption

• renewable resources

• natural resources

• nonrenewable resources

• synthetic resources

Which of the following is an advantage of making synthetic materials such as plastic?

• Plastic and other synthetic materials pollute the environment.

• All synthetic materials form during a chemical reaction.

• Most synthetic materials are cheap to make.

• Some synthetic materials are a danger to wildlife.

What natural resources go into making glass?

• bones, muscles + animal collagen

• lithium, manganese + cobalt

• sand, soda ash + limestone

• coal, air, water + petroleum

The use of plastics are good because______.

• They last longer.

• They are harmful to wildlife.

• The cause a lot of pollution.

• They use up a lot of natural resources.

A resource which can be used repeatedly + replaced naturally

• synthetic resources

• natural resources

• nonrenewable resources

• renewable resources

In the slime demonstration, what were the natural ingredients we used?

• glue + water

• borax + water

• glue + sandwich bag

• water + powder

What is disadvantages of using synthetic materials?

• easy to make

• causes a lot of pollution

• lasts longer

• tougher/stronger

Materials or substances that occur in nature + can be used for economic gain

• renewable resource

• synthetic resource

• nonrenewable resource

• natural resource

Synthetic materials come from natural resources

• True

• False

The following is an example of why we make synthetic materials.

• They are weaker.

• They cause pollution.

• They last longer.

• The harm animals.