Properties of Materials Quiz- Grade 3

Which material is shiny when polished and can conduct heat well?

• Wood

• Fabric

• Metal

• Rubber

Which material is transparent and lets us see through it?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

• Fabric

What property makes rubber useful for making elastic bands?

• Absorbent

• Stretchy

• Shiny

• Heavy

Which property of wood helps it float on water?

• Strong

• Absorbent

• Lightweight

• Shiny

Why are cooking pots usually made of metal?

• Metal is transparent

• Metal is a good conductor of heat

• Metal is flexible

• Metal can absorb water

Which material is soft, flexible, and absorbent?

• Plastic

• Fabric

• Glass

• Metal

A raincoat is made of plastic because plastic is…

• Waterproof

• Transparent

• Absorbent

• Shiny

Which material is hard but can break easily if dropped?

• Rubber

• Metal

• Glass

• Fabric

Which property makes fabric useful for making clothes?

• Hard and shiny

• Absorbent and soft

• Transparent and brittle

• Heavy and rigid

Why is rubber used for making tires?

• It is shiny and hard

• It is magnetic

• It is flexible and durable

• It is transparent