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PBT. 1.2 - Useful and Harmful Materials

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following materials can be considered as harmful?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

What kind of substances can be found in most appliances and cars that may harm the Earth by contributing to global warming?

a)

Chlorofluorocarbon

b)

Chlorinefluorocarbon

c)

Chlorofluorinecarbon

d)

Chlorofluorocarbonine

3.

Bleach can be corrosive but _____ can be an alternative for this.

a)

baking powder

b)

chlorine

c)

vinegar

d)

lemon juice

4.

Ioannis found a lot of ants marching around their pantry. He wants these ants to back off but without the use of any insecticide. Which of the following alternative materials can you suggest?

a)

Baking powder

b)

Soy sauce

c)

Salt

d)

Lemon Juice

5.

All of the materials below are considered as "desirable materials" EXCEPT _________.

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Materials are generally (a)   but they can be harmful depending on the use and situation.

7.

(a)   can be found in paints and gasoline which can be toxic to humans.

8.

(a)   materials are those that serve more than its purpose. It can be classified into vital, essential, and desirable materials.

9.

Old thermometers have (a)   inside them which is very dangerous when inhaled or ingested.

10.

One alternative material that can remove bad odors in a small area is (a)   . It can also be used to whiten some parts of our body.

11.

A material can be harmful when they cause pollution.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

If there's a label that says "harmful when inhaled" it means that this substance is harmful when eaten.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

A smart phone can be considered as harmful since most of them are durable and serves more than its purpose - taking pictures, gaming, calendar etc.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Batteries contain lead that may be toxic to humans.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

Things that are highly flammable and combustible can be harmful to humans.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

Check all of the possible characteristics of a useful material.

a)

Durable

b)

Fragile

c)

Resist corrosion

d)

Flexible

e)

Has toxic substances

17.

Click all of the categories of a useful material.

a)

Desirable

b)

Medicinal

c)

Vital

d)

Essential

e)

Cleaning

18.

Click all of the harmful substances that may be found at home.

a)

Soy sauce

b)

Lead

c)

Lemon Juice

d)

Vinegar

e)

Mercury

19.

What makes a material harmful?

a)

When it causes pollution.

b)

When it is very hard.

c)

When it is durable.

d)

When it possess toxic substances

20.

Vitals materials are those with great worth and are hard to throw away. Click all of the vital materials below.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)