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Grade 7 Q3 Synthtic Materials 2025

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

the matter from which a substance is or can be made

a)

material

b)

natural material

c)

synthetic material

d)

technology

2.

any physical matter that is obtained or made from plants, animals, or the ground

a)

material

b)

natural material

c)

synthetic material

d)

technology

3.

a material obtained from a natural material that has undergone a chemical reaction

a)

material

b)

natural material

c)

synthetic material

d)

technology

4.

the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.

a)

Technology

b)

Synthetic Material

c)

Natural Material

d)

By-product

5.

A secondary product that results from a manufacturing process or chemical reaction.

a)

by-product

b)

technology

c)

material

d)

natural material

6.

A combination of Natural Materials and Synthetic Materials

a)

material

b)

bioplastics

c)

technology

d)

by-product

7.

Which material would you choose to make an absorbent towel?

a)

glass

b)

paper

c)

vinyl

d)

metal

8.

Which material would you choose to make a tool that has to be strong and withstand very high temperatures?

a)

plastic

b)

wood

c)

metal

d)

rubber

9.

Which claims would best support the position of the supporters of using plastic shopping bags?

a)

A single plastic shopping bag need 10 to 100 years to break down in a landfill.

b)

Plastic shopping bags provide an inexpensive and convenient source of packaging for stores.

c)

The manufacture of cloth shopping bags provides jobs and helps the economies of several different countries.

d)

Producing a reusable cloth shopping bag requires 173 times as much energy as producing a plastic shopping bag.

10.

Which of the following is a synthetic material?

a)

wool

b)

silk

c)

rubber (latex sap is cut or peeled back from bark of rubber trees)

d)

steel

11.
What are some advantages of synthetic materials?
a)
Cheaper to manufacture 
b)
Stronger than similar products made from natural material
c)
Often better quality 
d)
All of the above
12.
What is the difference between a natural and synthetic material?
a)
Natural material is made from chemicals and synthetic is made from nature
b)
Natural material is made directly from nature and synthetic material is made from chemicals
c)
Natural material is made from petroleum and synthetic material is made from wool
d)
Natural material is made from trees and synthetic materials are made from plastics
13.

What is an advantages of a

synthetic material?

a)

stronger

b)

not renewable

c)

more expensive

d)

does not require natural resouces

14.

What is a synthetic material?

a)

Any material that is man made

b)

Any material that is only made from natural resources

c)

Any material that is made of recycled materials

d)

Any material that is found in nature.

15.
What are synthetic materials mostly made from?
a)
Coal
b)
Chemicals
c)
Trees
d)
Gasoline
16.
What word means "manufactured in a lab or chemical plant"?
a)
macromolecular
b)
alloy
c)
synthetic
d)
ceramic
17.

Which word is a synonym for synthetic?

a)

real

b)

artificial

c)

natural

d)

true

18.

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

a)

plastic

b)

nylon

c)

syngas

d)

cotton

19.

Which is NOT a benefit of synthetic products?

a)

pests don't like it as much

b)

more biodegradable

c)

more durable

d)

stronger

20.

True or False: Synthetic materials are never made from natural resources

a)

True

b)

False

21.

2. A By Product is a ______________

a)

something that is produced as the primary substance that will be sold or processed and then sold.

b)

something that is made during the production or manufacture of something else. It is a secondary product

22.

By product is always consider as waste material

a)

True

b)

False

23.
Failing to recycle plastics can lead to _________.
a)
renewable materials
b)
pollution
c)
extra bottles around the house
d)
new materials
24.

Synthetic Materials tend to be ___________________ than Natural materials.

a)

less durable

b)

more durable

c)

just as durable

25.

Complete the statement.

Plastic is different from its natural resource because _______________________________.

a)

it is not chemically processed to last longer

b)

it will last longer than its natural products

c)

it is made from live trees

d)

it is does not harm the environment in any way

26.

Which of the following is not an effect of plastic bags on the marine environment?

a)

They pollute the ocean.

b)

They are ingested by sea mammals.

c)

They get tangled around sea mammals.

d)

They provide homes.

27.

All synthetics are bad for the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

All products come from natural resources.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Can you use old newspapers again? What do you have to do?

a)

Read the newspapers again.

b)

Avoid reading the newspapers.

c)

You can use them to make some new paper.

30.
Re-processing material to make another product
a)
Reduce
b)
Reuse
c)
Recycle
31.

What is a synthetic material?

a)

Any material that is man made

b)

Any material that is only made from natural resources

c)

Any material that is made of recycled materials

d)

Any material that is found in nature.

32.

A _____________________ is a natural resource that we can replace as fast, or faster than we use it up.

a)

renewable resource

b)

nonrenewable resource

c)

synthetic material

d)

made made product

33.

Natural gas, coal and oil are ___________.

a)

renewable resources

b)

synthetic products

c)

fossil fuels

d)

infinite fuels

34.

Both synthetic materials and natural materials are made from _________________?

a)

natural resources

b)

nonrenewable resources

c)

plastic

35.

What are the two kinds of natural resources?

a)

renewable and infinite

b)

renewable and noninfinite

c)

nonrenewable and finite

d)

nonrenewable and renewable

36.

Man made materials that do NOT exist naturally in the environment are ________________________.

a)

nonrenewable materials

b)

synthetic materials

c)

natural materials

d)

none of the above

37.

What is the difference between natural and synthetic resources?

a)

Natural are man-made, synthetic are found in nature

b)

Natural occur in nature, synthetic are man-made

c)

There is no difference

38.

Which is an example of a natural resource?

a)

pencils

b)

paper

c)

books

d)

trees

39.

True or False: Synthetic materials are never made from natural resources

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What is an advantage of a

synthetic material like a plastic beverage container ?

a)

does not break when dropped

b)

not renewable

c)

more expensive

d)

does not require natural resouces

41.
What are some advantages of synthetic materials?
a)
Cheaper to manufacture 
b)
Stronger than similar products made from natural material
c)
Often better quality 
d)
All of the above
42.
Why are trees a natural resource?
a)

They can grow back after they are cut down

b)

We use them to make paper, lumber, and other products we need.

c)
They are beautiful
43.

Natural resources come from ____________.

a)

a factory

b)

the earth

c)

human creation in a lab

44.

Choose all pictures which are examples of natural resources.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
45.

A bicycle is an example of natural resource.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

46.

Why are trees called natural resources? Choose the BEST answer.

a)

Trees grow wild in nature.

b)

Trees perform photosynthesis.

c)

We use trees to make things we need.

47.
Plastic is _____________________.
a)
Manmade resource
b)
Natural Resource
48.
A common synthetic material that is found almost everywhere is ________.
a)
Coal
b)
Lumber
c)
Plastic
d)
Aerogel
49.
What are the advantages of 
synthetic? 
a)

 cheaper, stronger

b)
not renewable
50.

2) Balloons are made of latex, which can be made from substances that come from crude oil. These substances undergo chemical reactions to form latex. The latex of the balloons is ...

a)

A) natural material

b)

B) Synthetic material.

51.

6) What is the relation between crude oil and plastic?

a)

A) Plastic is synthetic material made from crude oil

b)

B) Plastic is natural material made from crude oil

c)

D) Crude is a natural material made from plastic

52.
During a chemical reaction, atoms are ___________.
a)
left alone
b)
left in the original molecules
c)
completely destroyed
d)
rearranged
53.

Materials made by humans through chemically changing natural resources are called?

a)

Nonrenewable Resources

b)

Synthetic Materials

c)

Renewable Resources

54.

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?

a)

wood

b)

cotton

c)

oil

d)

plastic

e)

coal

55.

Which of the following is NOT a synthetic material?

a)

Nylon

b)

plastic

c)

water

d)

polyester

56.

Synthetic materials are made from chemically processing _________________?

a)

plastics

b)

naturals resources

c)

chemicals

57.

Why are trees a renewable resource?

a)

They can grow back after they are cut down

b)

We use them to make paper, lumber, and other products we need.

c)
They are beautiful
58.

What is a disadvantage of a

synthetic material like a plastic beverage container ?

a)

does not break when dropped

b)

damage to environment due to plastic pollution

c)

the "see-through" look is neat

d)

does not require natural resouces

59.

What are large molecules made up of smaller molecules called?

a)

Monomer

b)

Polymer

c)

Dimer

d)

Trimer

60.

Give an example of a polymer. (Choose one: Plastic, Wood, Stone, Leather)

a)

Plastic

b)

Wood

c)

Stone

d)

Leather

61.

What is the difference between synthetic and natural materials?

a)

Synthetic materials are derived from nature, while natural materials are man-made.

b)

Synthetic materials are man-made, while natural materials are derived from nature.

c)

Both synthetic and natural materials are man-made.

d)

Natural materials are always more durable than synthetic materials.

62.

What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?

a)

Solar energy

b)

Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil

c)

Wind energy

d)

Hydropower

63.

How do synthetic materials impact the environment?

a)

They have no impact on the environment.

b)

They can contribute to pollution and waste, but they can also reduce the need for natural resources.

c)

They are completely biodegradable and do not cause any harm.

d)

They only benefit the environment by providing more resources.

64.

Which food item contains synthetic materials? (Gum, Fruit smoothie, Fresh milk, Organic eggs)

a)

Gum

b)

Fruit smoothie

c)

Fresh milk

d)

Organic eggs

65.

What is a renewable resource?

a)

A resource that cannot be replaced once used up.

b)

A natural resource that can be replenished naturally at a rate equal to or faster than it is consumed.

c)

A resource that is available in unlimited quantities.

d)

A resource that is only found in specific geographical locations.

66.

Which of the following is a synthetic material? (Wood, Stone, Plastic, Leather)

a)

Wood

b)

Stone

c)

Plastic

d)

Leather

67.

What is a synthetic material?

a)

A natural substance found in nature.

b)

A man-made substance created through chemical processes, often designed to mimic natural materials.

c)

A type of organic material derived from plants.

d)

A material that cannot be altered or modified.

68.

What is the process of creating synthetic materials called?

a)

Polymerization

b)

Synthesis

c)

Decomposition

d)

Condensation

69.

What is the main advantage of synthetic materials?

a)

They are always cheaper than natural materials.

b)

They can be engineered for specific properties, such as durability, flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors.

c)

They are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.

d)

They require less energy to produce than natural materials.

70.

What are monomers?

a)

Monomers are large molecules made of many atoms.

b)

Monomers are the small, basic building blocks that combine to form polymers.

c)

Monomers are a type of chemical reaction.

d)

Monomers are complex carbohydrates.

71.

What is biodiesel made from?

a)

Recycled cooking oil

b)

Petroleum

c)

Corn starch

d)

Animal fat

72.

What is the role of synthetic materials in everyday products?

a)

They are primarily used in high-end fashion only.

b)

They are used in a wide range of products, from clothing to packaging, due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness.

c)

They are only used in industrial applications and not in consumer products.

d)

They are used to replace all natural materials in every product.

73.

What is an example of a renewable resource?

a)

Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource.

b)

Coal is an example of a renewable resource.

c)

Natural gas is an example of a renewable resource.

d)

Oil is an example of a renewable resource.

74.
What are some advantages of synthetic materials?
a)
Cheaper to manufacture 
b)
Stronger than similar products made from natural material
c)
Often better quality 
d)
All of the above
75.
What is the difference between a natural and synthetic material?
a)
Natural material is made from chemicals and synthetic is made from nature
b)
Natural material is made directly from nature and synthetic material is made from chemicals
c)
Natural material is made from petroleum and synthetic material is made from wool
d)
Natural material is made from trees and synthetic materials are made from plastics
76.

What is an advantages of a

synthetic material?

a)

stronger

b)

not renewable

c)

more expensive

d)

does not require natural resouces

77.

What is a synthetic material?

a)

Any material that is man made

b)

Any material that is only made from natural resources

c)

Any material that is made of recycled materials

d)

Any material that is found in nature.

78.
What are synthetic materials mostly made from?
a)
Coal
b)
Chemicals
c)
Trees
d)
Gasoline
79.
What word means "manufactured in a lab or chemical plant"?
a)
macromolecular
b)
alloy
c)
synthetic
d)
ceramic
80.

Which word is a synonym for synthetic?

a)

real

b)

artificial

c)

natural

d)

true

81.

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

a)

plastic

b)

nylon

c)

syngas

d)

cotton

82.

Which is NOT a benefit of synthetic products?

a)

pests don't like it as much

b)

more biodegradable

c)

more durable

d)

stronger

83.

True or False: Synthetic materials are never made from natural resources

a)

True

b)

False

84.

2. A By Product is a ______________

a)

something that is produced as the primary substance that will be sold or processed and then sold.

b)

something that is made during the production or manufacture of something else. It is a secondary product

85.

By product is always consider as waste material

a)

True

b)

False

86.
Failing to recycle plastics can lead to _________.
a)
renewable materials
b)
pollution
c)
extra bottles around the house
d)
new materials
87.

Synthetic Materials tend to be ___________________ than Natural materials.

a)

less durable

b)

more durable

c)

just as durable

88.

Complete the statement.

Plastic is different from its natural resource because _______________________________.

a)

it is not chemically processed to last longer

b)

it will last longer than its natural products

c)

it is made from live trees

d)

it is does not harm the environment in any way

89.

Which of the following is not an effect of plastic bags on the marine environment?

a)

They pollute the ocean.

b)

They are ingested by sea mammals.

c)

They get tangled around sea mammals.

d)

They provide homes.

90.

All synthetics are bad for the environment.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

All products come from natural resources.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Can you use old newspapers again? What do you have to do?

a)

Read the newspapers again.

b)

Avoid reading the newspapers.

c)

You can use them to make some new paper.

93.
Re-processing material to make another product
a)
Reduce
b)
Reuse
c)
Recycle
94.

2. A By Product is a ______________

a)

something that is produced as the primary substance that will be sold or processed and then sold.

b)

something that is made during the production or manufacture of something else. It is a secondary product

95.
  1. The process by which one or more substances change to produce one or more different substances
a)

Chemical reaction

b)

reactant

c)

product

d)

physical process

96.

A substance produced during a chemical reaction.

a)

properties

b)

product

c)

reactant

d)

catalyst

97.

It is a secondary product that results from manufacturing process or chemical reaction.

a)

by-product

b)

reactant

c)

product

d)

carbon dioxide

98.

Materials made by humans through chemically changing natural resources are called?

a)

synthetic material

b)

natural material

c)

renewable resources

d)

nonrenewable resources

99.

Natural resources are?

a)

Resources that exist within the environment without humans having to intervene, or put them there.

b)

Resources that exist within the environment through due to human actions.

c)

Organic substrates found deep within the earth's lithosphere.

d)

Materials that undergo chemical process.