Materials and Their Uses: Interactive Quizzes for Year 5 Science

Question 1

What is a key property of metals?

Accepted Answer

They are strong and durable

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They are good insulators of heat and electricity

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They are transparent

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They are flexible

Question 2

Which of the following is not a type of plastic?

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Wood

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Polyethylene

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Polypropylene

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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

Question 3

Which material would be the best choice for creating a waterproof item?

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Nylon

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Cotton

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Wool

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Paper

Question 4

Which material conducts electricity the best?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 5

Which of the listed items is not a common use for paper?

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Making clothing

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Writing and printing

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Packaging

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Insulating buildings

Question 6

Which material is known for its exceptional strength?

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Steel

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Cotton

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Wood

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Glass

Question 7

Which of these materials is the most flexible?

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Fabric

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Metal

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 8

Which of the following is a natural fiber?

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Cotton

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Nylon

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Polyester

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Spandex

Question 9

Which material is capable of breaking down naturally?

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Paper

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 10

Which material is often used to make food containers because it is lightweight and does not react with food?

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

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Wood

Question 11

Fabrics, unlike metals, are not:

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Conductive

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Durable

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Absorbent

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Comfortable

Question 12

Glass is primarily made from:

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Sand

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 13

When choosing a material to build a bridge, engineers prefer metals because they are:

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Strong and durable

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Lightweight and flexible

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Insulating and waterproof

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Soft and moldable

Question 14

Wood, unlike plastic, is:

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Biodegradable

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Durable

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Waterproof

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Conductive

Question 15

A combination of different materials to create a new material with unique properties is called a:

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Composite

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Wood

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Concrete

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Alloy

Question 16

Magnets are used to:

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Attract and repel certain metals

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Generate heat

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Store energy

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Conduct electricity

Question 17

Which of the following is a property of metals?

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Strong

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Bendy

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See-through

Question 18

What is the main thing that plastic is made from?

Accepted Answer

Oil

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Salt

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Metal

Question 19

Which fabric do we use to make clothes that keep us warm?

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Wool

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Silk

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Linen

Question 20

Which material is the best at conducting electricity?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Fabric

Question 21

Which material comes from nature?

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Wool

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 22

Which material is commonly used in electrical wires?

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Metal

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Fabric

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 23

Which material lets light pass through it?

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Glass

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Wood

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Metal

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Fabric

Question 24

Which material is the strongest and lasts the longest?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Fabric

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Paper

Question 25

Which material is used to make clothes?

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Fabric

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 26

Which material weighs the least?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Glass

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a property of metals?

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Transparent

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Shiny

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Magnetic

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Strong

Question 28

Which of the following materials is best suited for making a waterproof raincoat?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Cotton

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Wool

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Metal

Question 29

Which of the following materials is used to make electrical wires?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Rubber

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Glass

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Paper

Question 30

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 31

Which of the following materials is the most malleable?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Iron

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Steel

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Wood

Question 32

Car bumpers need to be strong to protect the car in a crash.  Which material property is MOST important for a car bumper?

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Strength

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Flexibility

Question 33

Which of the following does thermal conductivity measure?

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How fast heat moves through a material

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How well a material blocks heat flow

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How hot a material is

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How much heat a material holds

Question 34

Which of the following materials is the best conductor of heat, allowing heat to pass through it easily?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Fabric

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Wood

Question 35

Which of the following materials is the most flexible, meaning it can bend or stretch without breaking?

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Rubber

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Glass

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Metal

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Wood

Question 36

Which of the following materials is primarily used to make clothes, providing comfort and breathability?

Accepted Answer

Fabric

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Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

Question 37

Which of the following materials is commonly used to make tools, offering strength and durability?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Fabric

Question 38

Which of the following materials is used to make insulation, providing warmth or preventing heat loss?

Accepted Answer

Fibreglass

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

Question 39

Which of the following materials is known for its strength and resistance to wear and tear?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Fabric

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 40

Which of the following materials is generally considered to be the most valuable due to its rarity and desirability?

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Gold

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Copper

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Aluminium

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Silver

Question 41

Which of the following materials is designed to be easily broken down by natural processes, reducing its environmental impact?

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Biodegradable material

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Non-biodegradable material

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Long-lasting material

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Durable material

Question 42

Which of the following materials can be reprocessed into new products, minimizing waste?

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Recyclable material

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Non-recyclable material

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Single-use material

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Disposable material

Question 43

A bridge needs to be strong and able to withstand heavy loads. Which material would be the best choice?

Accepted Answer

Steel

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Rubber

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Cotton

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Plastic

Question 44

Which of the following materials is NOT a good conductor of heat?

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Wood

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Copper

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Metal

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Aluminum

Question 45

You need to build a model boat that floats on water. Which material would be most suitable?

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Styrofoam

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Concrete

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Lead

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Iron

Question 46

A raincoat needs to be waterproof. Which material would be the best choice?

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PVC

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Cotton

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Wool

Question 47

Which material is commonly used for making windows because it is transparent?

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Glass

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

Question 48

You need to choose a material for making a toy car that can be easily molded and shaped. Which material would be the best choice?

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Plastic

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Steel

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Glass

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Wood

Question 49

A flexible material is used to make a garden hose. Which material is it likely to be?

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Rubber

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Glass

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Concrete

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Iron

Question 50

Which material is used to make a strong, lightweight bicycle frame?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum

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Wood

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Iron

Question 51

Which material is known for its ability to conduct electricity well?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wood

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Plastic