Worksheets9Weeks Test- Natural vs Synthetic
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following is NOT a natural resource?
Oil
Coal
Tree
Plastic
What is an example of a non-renewable resource?
Sunlight
Wind
Coal
Water
What does the term "synthetic" mean in the context of materials?
Naturally occurring
Man-made
Edible
Magnetic
What is a common characteristic of synthetic materials?
They are biodegradable
They are created by humans
They are found in nature
They are always liquid
How are synthetic materials different from natural materials?
They are found in nature
They are made by humans
They are always heavier
They are always transparent
What is the atomic number of carbon?
6
12
26
55
What is the atomic number range for elements that are either rare in nature or completely man-made?
1-10
11-20
21-30
93-118
How do plastics compare to metals in terms of rusting?
Plastics rust more than metals
Plastics do not rust
Plastics rust the same as metals
Plastics rust less than metals
When was plastic invented?
1907
1920
1950
1960
Plastics are known for their strength and what other positive quality?
Durability
Breaks down easily
Builds up in organisms
Kills millions of animals
Which of the following is a positive impact of plastics?
Breaks down easily
Builds up in organisms
Convenience
Kills millions of animals
What is a positive impact of plastics on energy consumption?
Builds up in organisms
Less energy use
Single-use waste
Kills millions of animals
Why are plastics used in hospitals?
They are colorful.
They are sterile and help reduce germs.
They are cheap.
They are heavy.
What is one reason plastics are used in prosthetic devices?
They are colorful.
They are lightweight and durable.
They are heavy.
They are expensive.
What happens to plastics instead of biodegrading?
They dissolve in water.
They turn into soil.
They break into smaller pieces.
They evaporate.
Which of the following is an example of three natural resources?
Plastic, Glass, Rubber
Coal, Water, Oil
Steel, Cement, Asphalt
Cotton, Nylon, Polyester
Which of the following is an example of three synthetic materials?
Wood, Coal, Water
Plastics, Steel, Plutonium
Cotton, Silk, Wool
Gold, Silver, Copper
How are natural resources and synthetic materials related?
Natural resources and synthetic materials are completely unrelated.
Synthetic materials are made without any natural resources.
Natural resources are used to make synthetic materials.
Synthetic materials replace the need for natural resources entirely.
What natural material is used to make plastic?
Coal
Oil
Water
Sand
Why is saccharin called an "artificial sweetener"?
It is found naturally in sugarcane.
It is healthier than natural sweeteners.
Saccharin is not found naturally on the planet—it is man-made.
It tastes completely different from natural sweeteners.
Which of the following is a man-made element on the periodic table?
Oxygen
Gold
Plutonium
Iron
Select all that apply: What are two positive impacts of plastics?
Plastics help reduce the spread of germs in hospitals.
Plastics eliminate the need for recycling.
Plastics are naturally biodegradable.
Plastics make the transportation of food easier.
Select all that apply: What are two negative impacts of plastics?
We do not know if plastics ever fully biodegrade.
Plastics can be ingested by animals and introduced into the ecosystem.
Plastics are too expensive to produce.
Plastics cannot be used in any practical applications.
How does so much plastic end up in the ocean?
Plastic is intentionally dumped into the ocean by factories.
Ocean currents naturally produce plastic.
Since water moves towards the ocean, trash and other pieces of plastic naturally move that direction as water moves.
Plastic dissolves in rivers and reforms in the ocean.
Select all that apply: What chemical properties of plastics make them ideal for use in so many applications?
Plastics are easy and inexpensive to produce and make into the desired shape.
Plastics are heavy and difficult to mold.
Plastics are lightweight and chemically stable.
Plastics rust easily, making them durable.
