WorksheetsMaterials Science Test
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 12mins
A natural material is a kind of technology.
True
False
Polyester and nylon are examples of synthetic materials called ceramics.
True
False
Any physical matter that is obtained or made from plants, animals, or the ground is a natural material.
True
False
Clearing a rainforest to grow palm oil results in more habitat for animals.
True
False
Which of the following is a natural material?
Cement
Cotton
Polyester
Nylon
Which of the following is a synthetic material?
Wool
Silk
Steel
Which is the property of a ceramic?
Flexible
Soft
Reflective
Insulating
Which natural material is most often used to make paper?
Wood
Wool
Flax
Silk
Which of the following is a by-product of ethanol production?
Ethanol
Carbon dioxide
Glucose
Water
Which of the following is NOT a factor that limits the production of synthetic materials?
Natural resource availability
Regional climate
Regional economic factors
Creation of waste
Which of the following is NOT a key reason that plastics can harm the environment?
They are used to make disposable items, creating waste.
They release poisons into the water supply.
They last a long time in the environment.
They can break down to form microplastics.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that helps define synthetic materials?
Made from natural resources
Underwent a chemical reaction
Made to fit a specific function
Made using metal
Which statement is true about plastics?
They have a wide variety of properties.
They are always soft and flexible.
They have only harmful effects on society.
They are natural materials.
Synthetic materials ____________________________.
have only negative effects on the environment
are obtained directly from nature
have undergone chemical reactions
have no similarity to materials in nature
You can make synthetic products from these things...
Plant based resources
Animal based resources
Petroleum based resources
All of the above
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 made by humans through chemically changing natural resources are called?
Nonrenewable Resources
Synthetic Materials
Renewable Resources
Match the following
Natural Materials
Materials that are only found in nature.
Synthetic Materials
Materials that are created by humans.
Natural Material Image
Synthetic Material Image
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.
Elijah and Kira are working on a science project about materials. They need to identify what a synthetic material is. What should they choose?
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.
How does the production of synthetic materials most commonly impact the environment compared to natural materials?
It has no significant impact on the environment.
It uses less water and land resources.
It often requires more energy and can lead to more pollution.
It enhances biodiversity.
