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Material Properties(TE-MSC-01)

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Organise these descriptions with its material properties

Categorize the following

How easy or difficult is it to break

How well does it return to its shape after being stretched or bent?

How heavy or light is it for its size?

How well does it carry heat, electricity or sound?

An elastic material returns to its original shape after being stretched.

A strong material does not break easily.

A strong material does not break easily.

A dense material feels heavy for its size.

A material with high conductivity allows heat or electricity to pass through.

Strength
Elasticity
Density
Conductivity
2.

Organise these sentences with the right material properties

Categorize the following

How well does it resist denting or scratching?

A hard material doesn’t get scratched or dented easily

How well does it resist weather, insects, or damage?

A durable material lasts a long time without tearing, rusting, or wearing out.

How easily does it catch fire?

How heavy or light is it for its size?

A flammable material burns easily when near fire or heat.

A dense material feels heavy for its size.

Hardness
Durability
Flammability
Density
3.

Organise these options into the right material properties

Categorize the following

Steel

Used in buildings, bridges, and tools because it is hard to break.

Rubber

Used in car tyres and sports shoes because it can handle impact and bending.

Diamond

Used in cutting tools and jewellery because it resists scratches.

Elastic bands

Used in clothing waistbands and sports gear because it stretches and returns.

Strength
Toughness
Hardness
Elasticity
4.

Organise these options into the right material properties

Categorize the following

Wood

Used for firewood and furniture but must be protected from fire risks.

Plastic

Used in outdoor furniture and bottles because it does not rot or break easily.

Copper

Lead (very dense)

Used in electric wires because it carries electricity well

Styrofoam (low)

Aluminum (moderately dense)

Paper

Gasoline

Concrete

Stainless Steel

Silver

Gold

Upholstery Foam- for making cushions and sofas(low)

Flammability
Durability
Conductivity
Density
5.

Why is steel used in bridges?

a)
Steel is used in bridges to prevent rusting.
b)
Steel is used in bridges for its strength, durability, and ability to support heavy loads.
c)
Steel is used because it is lightweight.
d)
Steel is used for its aesthetic appeal.
6.

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

a)
Copper
b)
Rubber
c)
Glass
d)
Wood
7.

Why is aluminium used in airplanes?

a)
Aluminium is used for its high density and weight.
b)
Aluminium is primarily used for its electrical conductivity.
c)
Aluminium is chosen for its high melting point and rigidity.
d)
Aluminium is used in airplanes due to its lightweight, strength, and corrosion resistance.
8.

What does the property ‘durability’ mean?

a)

Can burn quickly

b)

It is heavy

c)

Breaks easily

d)

Lasts a long time

9.

Which property helps firefighters stay safe from flames?

a)

Fire strength

b)

Conductivity

c)

Flammability

d)

Fire-resistance

10.

What is a reason to choose recycled materials?

a)
To increase production costs.
b)
To promote single-use products.
c)
To enhance environmental pollution.
d)
To reduce waste and conserve natural resources.
11.

Which material property helps wires carry electricity?

a)

Flexibility

b)

Density

c)

Durability

d)

Conductivity

12.

Why do car tyres need to be flexible?

a)

To save money

b)

To grip the road and bend

c)

Took look save

d)

To stop fire

13.

Which property describes how heavy or light a material is?

a)

Flammability

b)

Density

c)

Durability

d)

Flexibility

14.

Why is plastic used in many products?

a)

It's cheap and easy to shape

b)

It's expensive and easy to shape

c)

It's always eco-friendly

d)

It is heavy

15.

(a)   (Stre...) – The ability of a material to resist a force without breaking.

16.

(a)   (Hardn...) – The ability of a material to resist scratching, cutting, or denting.

17.

(a)   (Flexi...) – The ability of a material to bend without breaking.

18.

(a)   (Durab...) – The ability of a material to last a long time without wearing out.

19.

(a)   (Conduct...)– The ability of a material to let heat or electricity pass through it.

20.

  • (a)   (Dens...)– The amount of weight a material has for its size.

21.

(a)   (Transp...) – The ability of a material to let light pass through it.

22.

(a)   (Wat... res...) – The ability of a material to stop water from passing through.

23.

(a)   (Flexi...) – The ability of a material to bend without breaking.

24.

(a)   (Pliab...) – The ability of a material to be easily bent, shaped, or folded.

25.

(a)   (Brittle...) – The tendency of a material to break or shatter easily.

26.

​ (a)   to build ​ (b)   and can ​ (c)   of weight ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Steel is used
bridges because it is strong
hold a lot
without breaking.
27.

​ (a)   used to make ​ (b)   because it is ​ (c)   which means it can bend and​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Rubber is
car tyres
flexible and durable,
last for a long time.
28.

​ (a)   used for windows ​ (b)   which allows ​ (c)   through easily.

Choose from the below words
because it is transparent,
light to pass
Glass is
29.

Glass is used for windows because it is (a)   (transp...), which allows light to pass through easily.

30.

​ (a)   for raincoats because​ (b)   and helps to keep people ​ (c)   rain.

Choose from the below words
Plastic is used
it is water resistant
dry in the
31.

​ (a)   in ​ (b)   because it has high ​ (c)   so electricity ​ (d)   very easily.

Choose from the below words
Copper is used
electrical wires
conductivity,
flows through it
32.

Copper is used in electrical wires because it has high (a)   (conduct...) , so electricity flows through it very easily.

33.

​ (a)   to make jewellery ​ (b)   it is malleable, which means it can be ​ (c)   and it ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Gold is used
because
shaped easily,
does not rust.
34.

Wood is used ​ (a)   because ​ (b)   , which means it can be ​ (c)   and it also ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
to make furniture
it is pliable
shaped easily,
looks attractive.
35.

Wood is used to make furniture because it is (a)   (plia...), which means it can be shaped easily, and it also looks attractive.

36.

​ (a)   in buildings ​ (b)   and durable, so ​ (c)   for a ​ (d)   without damage.

Choose from the below words
Concrete is used
because it is strong
it can last
very long time
37.

​ (a)   for cleaning ​ (b)   which means ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   inside it.

Choose from the below words
Sponge is used
because it has permeability,
it can absorb
hold water
38.

Sponge is used for cleaning because it has permeability, which means it can (a)   (abso...) and hold water inside it.

39.

Concrete is used in buildings because it is strong and (a)   (dura...) , so it can last for a very long time without damage.

40.

​ (a)   to break ​ (b)   which ​ (c)   shatter or snap ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Chalk is easy
because it is brittle,
means it can
very quickly.
41.

Chalk is easy to break because it is (a)   (brit...), which means it can shatter or snap very quickly.

42.

Gold is used to make jewellery because it is malleable, which means it can be (a)   (sha...) easily, and it does not rust.

43.

Copper is used in electrical wires because it has high conductivity, so (a)   (electri...) flows through it very easily.

44.

Plastic is used for raincoats because it is (a)   (wat... resis....) and helps to keep people dry in the rain.

45.

Rubber is used to make car tyres because it is (a)   (flex...) and durable, which means it can bend and last for a long time.