Combining Materials

Which of the following materials would be a poor choice for a watch?

• Crystal lens
• Gears
• Dial
• Wristband

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What makes a plastic container great for storing things in the refrigerator?

• It is renewable
• It is sturdy enough for shipping
• It is lightweight and waterproof
• It is easy to melt

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Why is cardboard a great material for shipping things in?

• It is renewable
• It is lightweight and sturdy enough for shipping
• It is waterproof
• It is easy to melt

Which of the following materials would be a poor choice for a campfire?

• Steel
• Aluminum
• Wood
• Plastic

What makes gears, a crystal lens, dial, and wristband useful when combined?

• They each have unique properties that complement each other
• They are all renewable
• They are all waterproof
• They are all lightweight

Why is a wooden board, two ropes, and a tree a good combination for making a swing?

• They are all renewable
• They are all waterproof
• They each have unique properties that complement each other
• They are all lightweight

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Why is wood a popular material for construction?

• It is easy to melt
• It can be cut or sanded into new shapes
• It is renewable
• It is lightweight and waterproof

Which of the following materials would be a poor choice for heating things over a campfire?

• Aluminum
• Plastic
• Glass
• Steel

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Why is copper a suitable material for making products?

• It is easy to melt
• It is lightweight and waterproof
• It is renewable
• It has unique properties that make it useful for specific purposes

Which of the following materials would be a poor choice for making a boat?

• Aluminum
• Wood
• Cardboard
• Plastic

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