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WorksheetsGrade 7 Q3 Synthtic Materials 2025
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 2hrs 13mins
the matter from which a substance is or can be made
material
natural material
synthetic material
technology
any physical matter that is obtained or made from plants, animals, or the ground
material
natural material
synthetic material
technology
a material obtained from a natural material that has undergone a chemical reaction
material
natural material
synthetic material
technology
the practical use of scientific knowledge, especially for industrial or commercial use.
Technology
Synthetic Material
Natural Material
By-product
A secondary product that results from a manufacturing process or chemical reaction.
by-product
technology
material
natural material
A combination of Natural Materials and Synthetic Materials
material
bioplastics
technology
by-product
Which material would you choose to make an absorbent towel?
glass
paper
vinyl
metal
Which material would you choose to make a tool that has to be strong and withstand very high temperatures?
plastic
wood
metal
rubber
Which claims would best support the position of the supporters of using plastic shopping bags?
A single plastic shopping bag need 10 to 100 years to break down in a landfill.
Plastic shopping bags provide an inexpensive and convenient source of packaging for stores.
The manufacture of cloth shopping bags provides jobs and helps the economies of several different countries.
Producing a reusable cloth shopping bag requires 173 times as much energy as producing a plastic shopping bag.
Which of the following is a synthetic material?
wool
silk
rubber (latex sap is cut or peeled back from bark of rubber trees)
steel
What is an advantages of a
synthetic material?
stronger
not renewable
more expensive
does not require natural resouces
What is a synthetic material?
Any material that is man made
Any material that is only made from natural resources
Any material that is made of recycled materials
Any material that is found in nature.
Which word is a synonym for synthetic?
real
artificial
natural
true
Which of the following is an example of a natural material?
plastic
nylon
syngas
cotton
Which is NOT a benefit of synthetic products?
pests don't like it as much
more biodegradable
more durable
stronger
True or False: Synthetic materials are never made from natural resources
True
False
2. A By Product is a ______________
something that is produced as the primary substance that will be sold or processed and then sold.
something that is made during the production or manufacture of something else. It is a secondary product
By product is always consider as waste material
True
False
Synthetic Materials tend to be ___________________ than Natural materials.
less durable
more durable
just as durable
Complete the statement.
Plastic is different from its natural resource because _______________________________.
it is not chemically processed to last longer
it will last longer than its natural products
it is made from live trees
it is does not harm the environment in any way
Which of the following is not an effect of plastic bags on the marine environment?
They pollute the ocean.
They are ingested by sea mammals.
They get tangled around sea mammals.
They provide homes.
All synthetics are bad for the environment.
True
False
All products come from natural resources.
True
False
Can you use old newspapers again? What do you have to do?
Read the newspapers again.
Avoid reading the newspapers.
You can use them to make some new paper.
What is a synthetic material?
Any material that is man made
Any material that is only made from natural resources
Any material that is made of recycled materials
Any material that is found in nature.
A _____________________ is a natural resource that we can replace as fast, or faster than we use it up.
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource
synthetic material
made made product
Natural gas, coal and oil are ___________.
renewable resources
synthetic products
fossil fuels
infinite fuels
Both synthetic materials and natural materials are made from _________________?
natural resources
nonrenewable resources
plastic
What are the two kinds of natural resources?
renewable and infinite
renewable and noninfinite
nonrenewable and finite
nonrenewable and renewable
Man made materials that do NOT exist naturally in the environment are ________________________.
nonrenewable materials
synthetic materials
natural materials
none of the above
What is the difference between natural and synthetic resources?
Natural are man-made, synthetic are found in nature
Natural occur in nature, synthetic are man-made
There is no difference
Which is an example of a natural resource?
pencils
paper
books
trees
True or False: Synthetic materials are never made from natural resources
True
False
What is an advantage of a
synthetic material like a plastic beverage container ?
does not break when dropped
not renewable
more expensive
does not require natural resouces
They can grow back after they are cut down
We use them to make paper, lumber, and other products we need.
Natural resources come from ____________.
a factory
the earth
human creation in a lab
Choose all pictures which are examples of natural resources.
A bicycle is an example of natural resource.
TRUE
FALSE
Why are trees called natural resources? Choose the BEST answer.
Trees grow wild in nature.
Trees perform photosynthesis.
We use trees to make things we need.
synthetic?
cheaper, stronger
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) natural material
B) Synthetic material.
6) What is the relation between crude oil and plastic?
A) Plastic is synthetic material made from crude oil
B) Plastic is natural material made from crude oil
D) Crude is a natural material made from plastic
Materials made by humans through chemically changing natural resources are called?
Nonrenewable Resources
Synthetic Materials
Renewable Resources
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?
wood
cotton
oil
plastic
coal
Which of the following is NOT a synthetic material?
Nylon
plastic
water
polyester
Synthetic materials are made from chemically processing _________________?
plastics
naturals resources
chemicals
Why are trees a renewable resource?
They can grow back after they are cut down
We use them to make paper, lumber, and other products we need.
What is a disadvantage of a
synthetic material like a plastic beverage container ?
does not break when dropped
damage to environment due to plastic pollution
the "see-through" look is neat
does not require natural resouces
What are large molecules made up of smaller molecules called?
Monomer
Polymer
Dimer
Trimer
Give an example of a polymer. (Choose one: Plastic, Wood, Stone, Leather)
Plastic
Wood
Stone
Leather
What is the difference between synthetic and natural materials?
Synthetic materials are derived from nature, while natural materials are man-made.
Synthetic materials are man-made, while natural materials are derived from nature.
Both synthetic and natural materials are man-made.
Natural materials are always more durable than synthetic materials.
What is an example of a nonrenewable resource?
Solar energy
Fossil fuels, such as coal and oil
Wind energy
Hydropower
How do synthetic materials impact the environment?
They have no impact on the environment.
They can contribute to pollution and waste, but they can also reduce the need for natural resources.
They are completely biodegradable and do not cause any harm.
They only benefit the environment by providing more resources.
Which food item contains synthetic materials? (Gum, Fruit smoothie, Fresh milk, Organic eggs)
Gum
Fruit smoothie
Fresh milk
Organic eggs
What is a renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replaced once used up.
A natural resource that can be replenished naturally at a rate equal to or faster than it is consumed.
A resource that is available in unlimited quantities.
A resource that is only found in specific geographical locations.
Which of the following is a synthetic material? (Wood, Stone, Plastic, Leather)
Wood
Stone
Plastic
Leather
What is a synthetic material?
A natural substance found in nature.
A man-made substance created through chemical processes, often designed to mimic natural materials.
A type of organic material derived from plants.
A material that cannot be altered or modified.
What is the process of creating synthetic materials called?
Polymerization
Synthesis
Decomposition
Condensation
What is the main advantage of synthetic materials?
They are always cheaper than natural materials.
They can be engineered for specific properties, such as durability, flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors.
They are biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
They require less energy to produce than natural materials.
What are monomers?
Monomers are large molecules made of many atoms.
Monomers are the small, basic building blocks that combine to form polymers.
Monomers are a type of chemical reaction.
Monomers are complex carbohydrates.
What is biodiesel made from?
Recycled cooking oil
Petroleum
Corn starch
Animal fat
What is the role of synthetic materials in everyday products?
They are primarily used in high-end fashion only.
They are used in a wide range of products, from clothing to packaging, due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness.
They are only used in industrial applications and not in consumer products.
They are used to replace all natural materials in every product.
What is an example of a renewable resource?
Solar energy is an example of a renewable resource.
Coal is an example of a renewable resource.
Natural gas is an example of a renewable resource.
Oil is an example of a renewable resource.
What is an advantages of a
synthetic material?
stronger
not renewable
more expensive
does not require natural resouces
What is a synthetic material?
Any material that is man made
Any material that is only made from natural resources
Any material that is made of recycled materials
Any material that is found in nature.
Which word is a synonym for synthetic?
real
artificial
natural
true
Which of the following is an example of a natural material?
plastic
nylon
syngas
cotton
Which is NOT a benefit of synthetic products?
pests don't like it as much
more biodegradable
more durable
stronger
True or False: Synthetic materials are never made from natural resources
True
False
2. A By Product is a ______________
something that is produced as the primary substance that will be sold or processed and then sold.
something that is made during the production or manufacture of something else. It is a secondary product
By product is always consider as waste material
True
False
Synthetic Materials tend to be ___________________ than Natural materials.
less durable
more durable
just as durable
Complete the statement.
Plastic is different from its natural resource because _______________________________.
it is not chemically processed to last longer
it will last longer than its natural products
it is made from live trees
it is does not harm the environment in any way
Which of the following is not an effect of plastic bags on the marine environment?
They pollute the ocean.
They are ingested by sea mammals.
They get tangled around sea mammals.
They provide homes.
All synthetics are bad for the environment.
True
False
All products come from natural resources.
True
False
Can you use old newspapers again? What do you have to do?
Read the newspapers again.
Avoid reading the newspapers.
You can use them to make some new paper.
2. A By Product is a ______________
something that is produced as the primary substance that will be sold or processed and then sold.
something that is made during the production or manufacture of something else. It is a secondary product
- The process by which one or more substances change to produce one or more different substances
Chemical reaction
reactant
product
physical process
A substance produced during a chemical reaction.
properties
product
reactant
catalyst
It is a secondary product that results from manufacturing process or chemical reaction.
by-product
reactant
product
carbon dioxide
Materials made by humans through chemically changing natural resources are called?
synthetic material
natural material
renewable resources
nonrenewable resources
Natural resources are?
Resources that exist within the environment without humans having to intervene, or put them there.
Resources that exist within the environment through due to human actions.
Organic substrates found deep within the earth's lithosphere.
Materials that undergo chemical process.
