Quiz about 9Weeks Test- Natural vs Synthetic

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Oil

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Coal

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Tree

Question 2

What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

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Coal

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Water

Question 3

What does the term "synthetic" mean in the context of materials?

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Man-made

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Naturally occurring

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Edible

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Magnetic

Question 4

What is a common characteristic of synthetic materials?

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They are created by humans

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They are biodegradable

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They are found in nature

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They are always liquid

Question 5

How are synthetic materials different from natural materials?

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They are made by humans

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They are found in nature

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They are always heavier

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They are always transparent

Question 6

What is the atomic number of carbon?

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6

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12

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26

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55

Question 7

What is the atomic number range for elements that are either rare in nature or completely man-made?

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93-118

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1-10

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11-20

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21-30

Question 8

How do plastics compare to metals in terms of rusting?

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Plastics do not rust

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Plastics rust more than metals

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Plastics rust the same as metals

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Plastics rust less than metals

Question 9

When was plastic invented?

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1907

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1920

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1950

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1960

Question 10

Plastics are known for their strength and what other positive quality?

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Durability

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Breaks down easily

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Builds up in organisms

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Kills millions of animals

Question 11

Which of the following is a positive impact of plastics?

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Convenience

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Breaks down easily

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Builds up in organisms

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Kills millions of animals

Question 12

What is a positive impact of plastics on energy consumption?

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Less energy use

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Builds up in organisms

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Single-use waste

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Kills millions of animals

Question 13

Why are plastics used in hospitals?

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They are sterile and help reduce germs.

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They are colorful.

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They are cheap.

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They are heavy.

Question 14

What is one reason plastics are used in prosthetic devices?

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They are lightweight and durable.

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They are colorful.

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They are heavy.

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They are expensive.

Question 15

What happens to plastics instead of biodegrading?

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They break into smaller pieces.

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They dissolve in water.

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They turn into soil.

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They evaporate.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of three natural resources?

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Coal, Water, Oil

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Plastic, Glass, Rubber

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Steel, Cement, Asphalt

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Cotton, Nylon, Polyester

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of three synthetic materials?

Accepted Answer

Plastics, Steel, Plutonium

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Wood, Coal, Water

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Cotton, Silk, Wool

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Gold, Silver, Copper

Question 18

How are natural resources and synthetic materials related?

Accepted Answer

Natural resources are used to make synthetic materials.

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Natural resources and synthetic materials are completely unrelated.

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Synthetic materials are made without any natural resources.

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Synthetic materials replace the need for natural resources entirely.

Question 19

What natural material is used to make plastic?

Accepted Answer

Oil

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Coal

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Water

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Sand

Question 20

Which of the following is a man-made element on the periodic table?

Accepted Answer

Plutonium

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Oxygen

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Gold

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Iron

Question 21

Select all that apply: What are two positive impacts of plastics?

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Plastics help reduce the spread of germs in hospitals.

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Plastics make the transportation of food easier.

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Plastics eliminate the need for recycling.

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Plastics are naturally biodegradable.

Question 22

Select all that apply: What are two negative impacts of plastics?

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We do not know if plastics ever fully biodegrade.

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Plastics can be ingested by animals and introduced into the ecosystem.

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Plastics are too expensive to produce.

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Plastics cannot be used in any practical applications.

Question 23

How does so much plastic end up in the ocean?

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Since water moves towards the ocean, trash and other pieces of plastic naturally move that direction as water moves.

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Plastic is intentionally dumped into the ocean by factories.

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Ocean currents naturally produce plastic.

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Plastic dissolves in rivers and reforms in the ocean.

Question 24

Select all that apply: What chemical properties of plastics make them ideal for use in so many applications?

Accepted Answer

Plastics are easy and inexpensive to produce and make into the desired shape.

Accepted Answer

Plastics are lightweight and chemically stable.

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Plastics are heavy and difficult to mold.

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Plastics rust easily, making them durable.

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