Synthetic Materials

What are synthetic materials mostly made from?

• Coal

• Chemicals

• Trees

• Gasoline

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What word means "manufactured in a lab or chemical plant"?

• macromolecular

• alloy

• synthetic

• ceramic

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Which is NOT a benefit of synthetic products?

• pests don't like it as much

• more biodegradable

• more durable

• stronger

True or False: Synthetic materials are never made from natural resources

• True

• False

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Polypropylene String

• Synthetic

• Natural

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Rubber Tires

• Synthetic

• Natural

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An example of a synthetic material is _____________.

• nylon

• organic cotton

• coal

• silk

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What is an example of a synthetic material?

• cotton

• petroleum oil

• leather

• plastic

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What are synthetic materials primarily derived from?

• Natural fibers

• Petroleum-based chemicals

• Minerals

• Animal products

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Which of the following is a characteristic of synthetic materials?

• Biodegradable

• Naturally occurring

• Man-made

• Easily decomposable

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