What is the main difference between natural and synthetic materials?

• Natural materials are always more durable than synthetic materials.

• Natural materials are found in nature, while synthetic materials are man-made.

• Synthetic materials are always biodegradable, while natural materials are not.

• Synthetic materials are always more environmentally friendly than natural materials.

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Which of the following is an example of a natural material?

• Nylon

• Polyester

• Wool

• Plastic

Fill in the blank: Synthetic materials are often designed to have specific properties, such as increased _______ or resistance to water.

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What is one disadvantage of synthetic materials mentioned in the passage?

• They are always more expensive than natural materials.

• They are not biodegradable and can contribute to pollution.

• They are not versatile and have limited applications.

• They are not derived from natural resources.

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Describe one potential benefit of developing hybrid materials that combine natural and synthetic properties.

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Nylon and plastic are what kind of materials?

• Natural

• Synthetic

Which of the following statements is true about natural materials?

• They are always more durable than synthetic materials.

• They are often biodegradable and can be recycled by natural processes.

• They are always less environmentally friendly than synthetic materials.

• They are always man-made.

Fill in the blank: Researchers are working on creating _______ plastics that can decompose like natural materials.

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What is one reason why synthetic materials might be preferred over natural materials for certain applications?

• They are always cheaper.

• They are always more environmentally friendly.

• They can be designed to have specific properties like increased durability.

• They are always more comfortable.

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Explain why there is a growing interest in developing materials that combine the properties of both natural and synthetic materials.

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