Ceramics and Pottery Quiz

What is the fine-grained natural material used to make pottery called?

• Glaze

• Slip

• Clay

• Kiln

Grace is learning the art and science of creating pottery in her art class.

• Pottery

• Ceramics

• Wedging

• Firing

Abigail is learning about pottery, the art of creating objects from clay through shaping and firing, in her art class.

• Bisque

• Throwing

• Pottery

• Slab Building

Abigail is setting up her pottery studio and needs to purchase a high-temperature oven for firing her clay creations. What is this oven called?

• Rib

• Kiln

• Wheel

• Glaze

Elijah is crafting a pottery vase. After applying glaze and completing the second firing, what is this vase called?

• Greenware

• Bisque

• Glazeware

• Slip

Sam is creating a pottery vase and needs to prepare their clay by removing air bubbles. What is this process called?

• Throwing

• Wedging

• Pinching

• Firing

Kai is working on a pottery project and needs to know the temperature for the first firing (1700-1900°F). What is this process called?

• Glazing

• Bisque Fire Temperature

• Bone Dry

• Leather Hard

In pottery, what is another term for the soft and workable state of clay?

• Greenware

• Plasticity

• Slip

• Glaze

At what stage is pottery when it is firm but still contains some moisture?

• Leather Hard

• Bone Dry

• Bisque

• Glazeware

What equipment is used for rolling out clay in pottery making?

• Wheel

• Kiln

• Slab Roller

• Rib