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- 1. Multiple Choice
A common synthetic material that is found almost everywhere is ________.CoalLumberPlasticAerogel - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhen two substances combine to form a new substance, a _____ has occurred.chemical reactionphysical reactionmixturesolution
- 3. Multiple ChoiceFailing to recycle plastics can lead to _________.renewable materialspollutionextra bottles around the housenew materials
- 4. Multiple Choice_______ is an example of a synthetic fabric.WoolSilkCottonNylon
- 5. Multiple ChoiceScientists are trying to make degradable plastics called __________.bioplasticsbiodieselbiodegradablebiology
- 6. Multiple ChoiceSynthetic materials are made by _________.alienshumansfarmersnature
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat are some advantages of synthetic materials?Cheaper to manufactureStronger than similar products made from natural materialOften better qualityAll of the above
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the difference between a natural and synthetic material?Natural material is made from chemicals and synthetic is made from natureNatural material is made directly from nature and synthetic material is made from chemicalsNatural material is made from petroleum and synthetic material is made from woolNatural material is made from trees and synthetic materials are made from plastics
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is an advantages of a
synthetic material?
stronger
not renewable
more expensive
does not require natural resouces
- 10. Multiple Choice
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.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat are synthetic materials mostly made from?CoalChemicalsTreesGasoline
- 12. Multiple Choice
A _____________________ is a natural resource that we can replace faster than we use it up.
renewable resource
nonrenewable resource
synthetic material
made made product
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich is NOT a type of renewable resource?PetroleumHydroelectricWind powerSolar power
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhat word means "manufactured in a lab or chemical plant"?macromolecularalloysyntheticceramic
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a natural material?
plastic
nylon
syngas
cotton
- 16. Multiple Choice
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.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Where are natural resources found?
in the woods
at the beach
in nature
under the ground
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is an example of a natural resource?
fish
fish sticks
fishing pole
- 19. Multiple Choice
What is an example of a synthetic resource?
plants
potatoes
potato chips
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