Practice for Natural and Synthetic Resources

Which are the three main fossil fuels?

• coal

• wood

• oil

• natural gas

Which would be the most reasonable (easily doable) ways to conserve our natural resources? Choose all that apply

• recycle paper and plastic items

• turn off the light when you leave a room

• turn off the water when you are not using it

• ONLY use alternative power sources (solar, wind, water)

• quit turning on your air conditioner

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The intense heat from the earth's interior is called __________ power.

• hydropower

• geothermal

• solar

• wind

As the human population increases what will happen to the demand for natural resources?

• the demand will decrease

• the demand will increase

• the demand is not effected by the population increase.

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What are some potential advantages of synthetic materials? (choose all answers that apply)

• they can be developed to meet needs that natural materials can't.

• they can be made from natural resources

• medicines can be created from synthetic materials that otherwise would not exist.

• they can be used to produce alternative fuels that are cleaner.

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Isabella and her best friend are starting their own clothing company. They want to specialize in using environmentally friendly fabrics.

 Isabella is in charge of doing research and consults a variety of different sources to ensure accuracy of the data. She puts together a table to help better understand the properties of natural and synthetic materials.

Based on the information obtained, what does Isabella communicate to her friend about the materials?

• Synthetic materials can be reused and recycled to have less of an impact on the environment

• Synthetic materials are better for the environment because they do not use up renewable natural resources

• Synthetic materials can cause more harm to the environment than natural materials but will be less expensive to purchase

• Synthetic materials are engineered by people to have no chemical reactions and to mimic the same properties as natural maerials

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Synthetic materials are engineered by people to have no chemical reactions and to mimic the same properties as natural materials. Which statement below is true?

• Natural material is made from chemicals and synthetic is made from nature

• Natural material is made directly from nature and synthetic material is made from chemicals.

• Natural materials include trees, plastics and wildlife.

• Synthetic materials include trees, plastics and wildlife

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Which of the following is an example of a natural material?

• plastic

• nylon

• polyester

• cotton

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Which is NOT a benefit of synthetic products?

• more durable

• stronger

• more biodegradable

• inexpensive

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Which of the following are all considered synthetic?

• Bamboo, shampoo, food coloring and polyester

• Concrete, sand, salt and iron

• Polyester, plastic, food coloring and glue

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