Natural vs Synthetic Materials Flashcard

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What are synthetic products made from?

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Synthetic products can be made from plant-based resources, animal-based resources, and petroleum-based resources.

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Plastics are made from which type of resource?

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Plastics are petroleum-based, made from crude oil or fracked natural gas.

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Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

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Fossil fuels are a non-renewable resource.

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What is an example of a natural material?

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An orange is an example of a natural material.

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What is a natural resource?

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A natural resource is a resource that occurs in nature without human intervention.

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What is the difference between natural and synthetic materials?

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Natural materials occur in nature, while synthetic materials are human-made.

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Give an example of a synthetic material.

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Plastic is an example of a synthetic material.

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What is a renewable resource?

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A renewable resource is a resource that can be replenished naturally over time.

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Is wood a renewable or non-renewable resource?

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Wood is a renewable resource if harvested sustainably.

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What is crude oil?

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Crude oil is a natural, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits.