Natural vs Synthetic Materials

Natural vs Synthetic Materials

6th - 8th Grade

7 Qs

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Natural vs Synthetic Materials

Natural vs Synthetic Materials

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

NGSS
MS-PS1-3, MS-ETS1-1

Standards-aligned

Created by

Michelle Flanner

Used 24+ times

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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 environmentally friendly.

They are more expensive to produce.

They are easier to recycle and turn into other materials.

They are more durable and resistant to wear.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential disadvantage of using synthetic materials?

Environmental impact due to non-biodegradability.
Higher durability and strength than natural fibers.
Lower production costs compared to natural materials.
Better insulation properties than organic materials.

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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

False

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3