Matter and Materials

Which of these words describe the properties of glass?

• Rough and bendy

• Soft and stretchy

• Hard and transparent

Paper is a suitable material for

• building a chair

• making an umbrella.

• wrapping presents

A good material for making an

umbrella should be

• Heavy and rough

• Absorbent and shiny

• Light weight and waterproof

• Flexible and heavy

 Which of the following statements is false?

• Glass is a material that is made by people.

• Glass is a natural material.

• Glass is made from sand and chemicals.

What are tyres made of?

• Glass

• Wool

• Rubber

• Plastic

Which two materials are suitable

        for making clothes?

• Copper and plastic

• Iron and steel

• Cotton and wool

• Paper and rubber

Which of the following is not an example of physical property?

• Boiling point

• Flammability

• Malleability

• Shape

When it rains, an umbrella keeps you dry because it is -------------------------------

• Transparent

• Light weight

• Waterproof

The gold bangle looks beautiful because it is

• Rough

• Shiny

• Light

• Small

Paper towel or kitchen roll easily mops up water because

• the paper material is soft

• the paper material is waterproof

• the paper material absorbs water

• the paper material is opaque