8.1.4 Natural vs. Synthetic Materials

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What is a common synthetic material found almost everywhere?

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Plastic

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What resources can synthetic products be made from?

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Plant based resources, Animal based resources, Petroleum based resources, All of the above

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What are natural gas and crude oil classified as?

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Fossil fuels

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True or False: Natural resources must come from either plants, animals, or the earth.

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True

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What are man-made materials and substances that do not exist naturally in the environment called?

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Synthetic products

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Define natural materials.

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Materials that are derived from nature, such as wood, stone, and cotton.

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Define synthetic materials.

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Materials that are artificially created through chemical processes, such as plastics and synthetic fibers.

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What is an example of a renewable resource?

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Wood from sustainably managed forests.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Coal.

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What is the primary source of synthetic materials?

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Petroleum.

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