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- 1. Multiple Choice
Materials that are made by humans using chemical reactions, rather than being found in nature.
Examples: Plastic, nylon (used to make clothing, rope), polyester (used to make clothing), carbon fiber (used to make bicycles, airplanes, etc.), fiberglass, kevlar.
synthetic materials
polymer
composite materials
environmental impact
- 2. Multiple Choice
A large molecule made up of many smaller molecules that are linked together in a chain-like structure.
synthetic materials
polymer
composite materials
environmental impact
- 3. Multiple Choice
Materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties.
Example: Glass fibers and plastic resin produce fiberglass.
Examples: Fiberglass, carbon fiber, reinforced concrete, plywood.
synthetic materials
polymer
composite materials
environmental impact
- 4. Multiple Choice
The effect that human activities have on the land, animals, plants, and air around them.
environmental impact
resource depletion
waste generation
synthetic materials
- 5. Multiple Choice
Synthetic materials may take a long time to decompose, contributing to waste accumulation in landfills. Some materials, like certain plastics, can persist for hundreds of years without breaking down fully.
environmental impact
resource depletion
waste generation
synthetic materials
- 6. Multiple Choice
The production of synthetic materials often requires the extraction of non-renewable resources like petroleum. This contributes to less substances available for making synthetics and can lead to habitat destruction during extraction.
environmental impact
resource depletion
waste generation
synthetic materials
- 7. Multiple Choice
A composite material used to make bicycles, airplanes, and other products.
carbon fiber
kevlar
teflon
composite materials
- 8. Multiple Choice
A synthetic polymer that is used to make bulletproof vests, helmets, and other protective gear.
carbon fiber
kevlar
teflon
composite materials
- 9. Multiple Choice
A brand name for a type of non-stick coating often used on cookware. This type of coating is valued for its non-stick properties, which make it resistant to sticking and easy to clean.
carbon fiber
kevlar
teflon
composite materials
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