Synthetic Material

Man made materials and substances that do not exist naturally in the environment are known as:

• nonrenewable products

• synthetic products

• systematic products

• none of these answers are correct

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Synthetic Materials are designed to be stronger and more resistant to damage.

• True

• False

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Rubber Tires

• Synthetic

• Natural

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Plastics

• Synthetic

• Natural

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You can make synthetic products from these things...

• Plant based resources

• Animal based resources

• Petroleum based resources

• All of the above

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Plastics are created from processed petroleum which is pulled up from below the ground. This is important because–

• petroleum is a non-renewable resource.

• processing and using petroleum releases contaminants into the environment.

• plastic products are not biodegradable and pollute the environment.

• all of the above.

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Which of the following is considered a synthetic substance?

• Plant Fibers

• Petroleum

• Plastic

• Wood

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What is a common characteristic of synthetic materials?

• They are biodegradable

• They are naturally occurring

• They are man-made

• They are always toxic

Which of the following is a synthetic material?

• Cotton

• Wool

• Nylon

• Silk

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Synthetic materials are often used in construction because they are:

• Heavier than natural materials

• More expensive

• More durable

• Less flexible