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Properties of Materials Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does "flexible" mean when talking about materials?

a)

It can bend easily

b)

It is very heavy

c)

It is very colorful

d)

It is very cold

2.

A table is an example of which property?

a)

Rigid

b)

Absorbent

c)

Weak

d)

Flexible

3.

Which of the following is an example of a strong material used to build bridges and buildings?

a)

Steel

b)

Paper

c)

Jello

d)

Plastic wrap

4.

What does the image of Jello help you understand about weak materials?

a)

Weak materials can break up easily and are not good for building strong things.

b)

Weak materials are always tasty.

c)

Weak materials are always colorful.

d)

Weak materials are used for making cars.

5.

What is a characteristic of flexible materials?

a)

They can bend or compress easily without cracking.

b)

They are always hard and heavy.

c)

They cannot be used to tie things.

d)

They are always made of metal.

6.

If you need to tie or bind something, which material would you most likely use?

a)

String

b)

Stone

c)

Glass

d)

Metal rod

7.

Why do we wear waterproof materials?

a)

To stay dry from the rain

b)

To look colorful

c)

To keep warm

d)

To help us swim

8.

What do absorbent materials do?

a)

They soak up water.

b)

They keep water out.

c)

They don't get wet.

d)

They float on water.

9.

Which item in the image is most likely to bend and stretch easily?

a)

Diamond

b)

Jelly

c)

String

d)

Tissue

10.

If you spill water, which item would you use to clean it up because it is absorbent?

a)

Metal beam

b)

Tissue

c)

Jelly

d)

Rubber gloves

11.

Why is a tissue considered absorbent?

a)

It can soak up liquids.

b)

It is made of metal.

c)

It is used for eating.

d)

It is used for protection.

12.

Why is the ball of string considered flexible?

a)

Because it is shiny

b)

Because it can bend and twist easily

c)

Because it is very hard

d)

Because it is heavy