Materials and Their Properties Quiz

Zoe is trying to choose a material for her new project. Which material is flexible?

• glass

• rubber

• metal

• stone

Gwen is trying to decide which material is soft for her new clothes. Which material should she choose?

• metal

• wool

• ceramic

• brick

Which material is transparent?

• steel

• wood

• rubber

• glass

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Which material is waterproof?

• wool

• paper

• rubber

• cotton

Which material is rough?

• rock

• silk

• plastik

• watermelon skin

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Which material is stretchy/flexible?

• stone

• wood

• rubber band

• rock

Draw one item that is flexible

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A raincoat is made of

plastic, because it's....

(Clue: the answer is a property of material that does not let water

through)

Please write one property of pencil that you know.

Answer explanation

Properties: Rigid, smooth, lightweight, and hard.

• Rigid – Does not bend easily

• Smooth – not rough.

• Lightweight – Easy to carry, not heavy

• Hard – The outer wood casing is firm

Please write one property of sponge

Answer explanation

Here are the properties of a sponge:

1. Absorbent – Can soak up and hold liquids easily.

2. Soft – Feels gentle and not hard to touch.

3. Flexible – Can bend or be compressed without breaking.

4. Light– Easy to carry and doesn't weigh much.

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