Natural Science Quiz: Matter and Materials

What is matter?

• Something that is intangible

• Something that is transparent

• Something that has color

• Something that takes up space and has mass

Which of the following is a natural material?

• Aluminium foil

• Steel

• Wood

• Plastic

What are physical properties of materials?

• Taste and smell

• Weight and volume

• Strength and flexibility

• Size and shape

What is the boiling point of water?

• 150°C

• 100°C

• 75°C

• 50°C

Which material is a good electrical conductor?

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wood

• Aluminium foil

What happens when a solid changes into a liquid?

• Melting

• Boiling

• Freezing

• Evaporation

What property affects the temperature of a material in sunlight?

• Cost

• Colour

• Texture

• Strength

What does texture refer to?

• How a material tastes

• How a material smells

• How a material feels when touched

• How a material sounds

Which material would be best for wrapping paper based on strength?

• Shopping bags

• Aluminium foil

• Newspaper

• Cling-wrap

What is the main difference between electrical conductors and insulators?

• Ability to reflect light

• Ability for an electric current to flow through it

• Texture

• Colour