Natural vs Synthetic Materials

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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
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Michelle Flanner
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7 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary difference between natural and synthetic materials?
Natural materials are made in factories, while synthetic materials come from nature.
Synthetic materials are found in nature, while natural materials are human-made.
Natural materials come from the Earth, while synthetic materials are created or altered by humans.
Synthetic materials are always better for the environment than natural materials.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason why synthetic materials are often used instead of natural materials?
They are more expensive to produce.
They are easier to recycle and turn into other materials.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential disadvantage of using synthetic materials?
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of a product made from both natural and synthetic materials?
A plastic bottle made from refining crude oil
A wool sweater made from the fleece of a sheep
A glass jar made from melting sand
A t-shirt made of a blend of cotton and polyester
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might scientists create synthetic alternatives to natural materials?
Synthetic materials can be designed to have specific properties that natural materials do not have.
Natural materials are not useful for making products.
Natural materials always cost more than synthetic ones so it's more beneficial to make a higher profit.
Synthetic materials are always better for the environment therefore it's important to use them to protect animals.
Tags
NGSS.MS-ETS1-1
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
6.
CLASSIFICATION QUESTION
3 mins • 4 pts
Sort the following materials as natural or synthetic.
Groups:
(a) Natural
,
(b) Synthetic
kevlar
ice cream
aluminum
sunlight
styrofoam
coal
nylon
chicken eggs
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS1-3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or false? Synthetic materials are completely human-made and do not include any natural resources.
True
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NGSS.MS-PS1-3
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