WorksheetsNatural & Synthetic Substances
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 13mins
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 faster than we use it up.
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource
synthetic material
made made product
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
things, materials, substances and components found in the natural environment
synthetic materials
natural resources
artifical resources
pure resourses
natural gas and crude oil are
renewable resources
synthetic products
fossil fuels
infinite fuels
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
paper
polyester
Both synthetic materials and natural materials are made from _________________?
natural resources
nonrenewable resources
plastic
What key element(s) that had to occur for crude oil to form.
Heat
Pressure
millions of years
both heat and pressure
Any product that comes from living things or the ground are known as a
Synthetic material
Natural material
Man-Made material
Any products made from chemicals, that are man-made are known as
Synthetic materials
Natural materials
both
Rubber is an example of a synthetic and natural material because
It is a material that is man-made and people use it to protect our natural habitats.
It is a material that is only synthetic, therefore the statement is incorrect.
It is a material that is made in nature, but scientists can also replicate it in a factory.
It is a material that can only come from the wild rubber tree, therefore, the statement is incorrect.
What are some advantages of synthetic materials? Select ALL that apply.
more durable, stronger
longer shelf life
can be specialized to fit needs
biodegradable
Which of the following statements are true. Select ALL that apply.
Synthetic materials are made by chemically changing natural resources.
Some examples of synthetic materials are plastics, medicines, and fuels.
Making and using synthetic materials have both positive and negative impacts on society.
Synthetic materials will always be identical to natural materials.
What are the advantages of natural materials? Select ALL that apply.
biodegradable
more durable, stronger
less processed
occur naturally
Which are natural materials? Select ALL that apply.
cotton
wood
aluminum
plastic
Which are synthetic materials? Select ALL that apply?
rubber
kevlar
paper bag
nylon
Read the following statements. Select each answer choice that is a true statement about synthetic materials. Please select 4 answers.
Synthetic materials are made from natural resources
Synthetic materials are made by chemically changing natural resouces to create a material with different characteristics.
Some examples of synthetic materials are plastics, medicines, and new fuels.
A synthetic substance cannot be chemically identical to a naturally-occurring substance
Making and using synthetic materials have both positive and negative impacts on society.
