Polymers - Natural and Synthetic

What's the name of the polymer that makes you, you?

• PVC

• Nylon

• DNA

• DAN

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

The creature in the picture has a shell made from what natural polymer?

• Keratin

• DNA

• Shellitin

• Chitin

Polymer: A class of natural or synthetic substances composed of very large molecules, called_________________, that are multiples of simpler chemical units called monomers.

• polystyrenes

• macromolecules

• Keratins

• Nylons

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is a synthetic polymer?

• A polymer that occurs naturally.

• A polymer that is the result of a volcanic eruption.

• A polymer that is human made.

• There is no such thing as a synthetic polymer.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

The synthetic polymer "Silly Putty" was discovered by scientists accidentally while they were trying to develop a synthetic rubber for the military.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following are sustainable ways of dealing with plastic wastes?

• Choose products not packaged in plastic.

• Dump plastics in landfills.

• Dispose of plastics by dumping them in the ocean.

• When ever possible recycle plastics.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

The best way to reduce land trash is to burn it.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

The trunk of this tree is made from what naturally occurring polymer?

• wood

• bark

• chitin

• cellulose

What is the name of the long molecule that contains our unique genetic code?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Dylon Acid

• Dyoxide Nebul Acid

• Dry Nerves Accident

A type of protein that makes up your hair, skin, and nails.

• Chitin

• Keratin

• Cellulose

• Leather

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1