Materials for Year 2 Science: Interactive Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

Which of these changes to a material is a physical change?

Accepted Answer

Melting ice

Accepted Answer

Bending a paperclip

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Rusting metal

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Burning wood

Question 2

Which material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 3

Which material is waterproof?

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Plastic

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Paper

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Wood

Question 4

What material would be the best for making a raincoat that keeps you dry?

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Rubber

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Cotton

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Wood

Question 5

Which material is the best conductor of heat?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of materials?

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Mood

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Hardness

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Colour

Question 7

In science, we can sort materials into two main groups. What are these two main groups called?

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Natural and man-made

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Hard and soft

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Strong and weak

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Flexible and rigid

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a property of materials?

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Price

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Strength

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Transparency

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Colour

Question 9

Which material allows heat to pass through it most easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 10

Which of these materials is not transparent?

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Wood

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Window

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Water

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Plastic wrap

Question 11

Which material can transfer heat the best?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 12

Which of these is NOT a special property of different materials?

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Shape

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Strength

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Transparency

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Conductivity

Question 13

Which material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a property of metals?

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Transparent

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Shiny

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Hard

Question 15

What is a special characteristic of a material called?

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Its property

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Its purpose

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Its shape

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Its size

Question 16

Which of these is not considered a material?

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Energy

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Wood

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Glass

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Plastic

Question 17

Which material is generally recognized as the strongest?

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Metal

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Paper

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Wood

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Cloth

Question 18

Which material is known for its flexibility?

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Rubber

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Glass

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Wood

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Metal

Question 19

What happens when you apply force to bend a metal spoon?

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It changes shape

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It breaks

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It stretches

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Nothing happens

Question 20

What occurs when you burn a piece of wood?

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It turns into ash

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It becomes stronger

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It melts

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Nothing happens

Question 21

Which material can allow heat to pass through it easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 22

Which material allows light to pass through it clearly?

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Glass

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Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

Question 23

Which material below is the best at letting electricity flow through it?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 24

When you heat something solid like ice, what do you see happen?

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It melts

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It turns into a gas

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It turns into a liquid and a gas at the same time

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It gets smaller

Question 25

When a liquid turns into a gas, what is this process called?

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Boiling

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Melting

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Freezing

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Condensation

Question 26

Which of the following materials does NOT let water pass through it?

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Plastic

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Cardboard

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Fabric

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Wood

Question 27

What do you notice when you mix salt with water?

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The water becomes salty

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The salt vanishes

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The water changes color

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The salt sinks to the bottom

Question 28

Which of these comes from nature?

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Cotton

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Paper

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Plastic

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Metal

Question 29

Which of these materials can you see through clearly?

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Plastic wrap

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Wood

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Brick

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Rubber

Question 30

Which of these materials can transfer heat the best?

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Metal

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Wood

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Fabric

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Air

Question 31

Which of these materials can change shape easily?

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Rubber

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 32

Which of these materials can a magnet pick up?

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Iron

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Paper

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 33

Which of these materials is used to make sweaters?

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Wool

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Metal

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Glass

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Wood

Question 34

Which of these materials is used to make houses?

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Brick

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Fabric

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 35

What is NOT a property of materials?

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Beauty

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Hardness

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Strength

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Color

Question 36

Which material allows electricity to flow through it the easiest?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 37

When you heat ice, what happens to it?

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It turns into water

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It turns into steam

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It stays the same

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It turns into snow

Question 38

Which material would be best for making a raincoat?

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Nylon

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Cotton

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Wool

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Paper

Question 39

When something burns, what type of change is happening?

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A chemical change

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A physical change

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No change

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A magical change

Question 40

Which material can carry both heat and electricity?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Glass

Question 41

Which material is the strongest?

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Diamond

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 42

When you warm ice, what does it turn into?

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Water

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Steam

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

Question 43

Which of these materials can conduct electricity?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 44

When you tear paper, what type of change is it?

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Physical change

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Chemical change

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Biological change

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Nuclear change

Question 45

Which material is used to make rubber balls?

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Rubber

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Cotton

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Paper

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Wood

Question 46

When you cook sugar, what does it turn into?

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Caramel

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

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Salt

Question 47

What material is used to make crayons?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Rubber

Question 48

When you mix salt and water, it is an example of a:

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Physical change

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Chemical change

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Biological change

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Nuclear change

Question 49

Which of the following materials can be found in nature?

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

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Rubber

Question 50

When you heat a solid, what might it become?

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Liquid

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Gas

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Solid

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Plasma

Question 51

Which of these materials is the toughest?

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Metal

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Paper

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Cardboard

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Wood

Question 52

Can you see through materials that are transparent?

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Yes

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No

Question 53

Which of these comes from nature?

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 54

Which of these materials is found in nature?

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 55

Which of these is an example of a chemical change?

Accepted Answer

Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Freezing water

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Boiling water

Question 56

Which material is strongest?

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Metal

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Plastic

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Wood

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Glass

Question 57

Which of these is a renewable resource?

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Wood

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Coal

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Oil

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Natural gas

Question 58

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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A conductor allows electricity to pass through it, while an insulator does not.

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A conductor does not allow electricity to pass through it, while an insulator does.

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Both conductors and insulators allow electricity to pass through them.

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Neither conductors nor insulators allow electricity to pass through them.

Question 59

Which of these is a good example of a material that is both strong and flexible?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Glass

Question 60

What property of a material describes if you can see through it?

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Transparency

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Hardness

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Flexibility

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Conductivity

Question 61

Which of these is not a change that can happen to a material?

Accepted Answer

Growing

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Melting

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Rusting

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Freezing

Question 62

What type of material is best for making a waterproof raincoat?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Cotton

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Wood

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Glass

Question 63

Which material is naturally found in trees?

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

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Rubber

Question 64

When metal is left outside in the rain, what change might happen to it?

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It may rust

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It may melt

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It may become transparent

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It may grow