Materials for Design Technology: Explore and Understand Different Materials

Question 1

Which property of a material describes how easily it can be shaped or bent without breaking?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility

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Strength

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Durability

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Hardness

Question 2

What does it mean when we say a material is 'flexible' in Design Technology?

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It can be easily bent or folded.

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It is very strong and won't break easily.

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It is very light and easy to carry.

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It will last a long time and won't wear out easily.

Question 3

When designing a playground, which material property is important to think about for the climbing frame?

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Strength

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Transparency

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Flexibility

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Smell

Question 4

Which material is best for making a coat that keeps you dry in the rain?

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Nylon

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Cotton

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Wood

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Cardboard

Question 5

You're making a bag that needs to be waterproof. Which material would be the best choice?

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Plastic

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Paper

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Wood

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Metal

Question 6

Which of these materials can be found in nature without being changed?

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 7

When we talk about different materials like wood, metal, or plastic, what do we call the special qualities that each material has?

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Its property

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Its appearance

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Its purpose

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Its texture

Question 8

Which material can you bend and stretch without it breaking?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Glass

Question 9

Which material is best for making a food container that must be sturdy, light, and heat-resistant?

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Plastic

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Cardboard

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Fabric

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Wood

Question 10

Which material can electricity pass through easily?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 11

When choosing a material for a new product, which of these is **not** a property to consider?

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Cost

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Strength

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Flexibility

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Durability

Question 12

Which of these materials is made by humans?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Cotton

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Leather

Question 13

Which of these everyday objects is made from a material that comes from nature?

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A wooden spoon

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A plastic cup

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A glass vase

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A metal pan

Question 14

Which of these materials is not found in nature?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Cotton

Question 15

When building a model bridge, which property of the materials is most important to consider when choosing the right ones?

Accepted Answer

Strength

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Availability

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Color

Question 16

When making a toy car, which material would be the best choice for the wheels?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Paper

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Wood

Question 17

When making a toy, which of these materials is NOT found in nature?

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Plastic

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Paper

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Fabric

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a physical property of materials that affects how a material is used?

Accepted Answer

Taste

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Hardness

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Transparency

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Density

Question 19

Which of these materials is found in nature and is commonly used to make furniture, toys, and even houses?

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Wood

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Plastic

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Metal

Question 20

When recycling paper, where should you put it?

Accepted Answer

Recycling bin for paper and card

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General waste bin

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Backyard fire

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Compost bin

Question 21

Which material is not found in nature?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Cotton

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of materials?

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Boiling point

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Strength

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Flexibility

Question 23

Which of these items is made from a natural material?

Accepted Answer

A wooden spoon

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A plastic bottle

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A metal pan

Question 24

What does 'durability' mean when we talk about materials?

Accepted Answer

How long a material lasts before it wears out

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How much a material can stretch

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How well a material conducts heat

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How easy it is to change the shape of a material

Question 25

How can we best determine the strength of a material?

Accepted Answer

Apply force and measure its deformation or breakage

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Observe its appearance

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Measure its weight

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Drop it from a height

Question 26

Why is soaking paper in water an essential step when recycling it?

Accepted Answer

To remove impurities like ink and dirt, creating clean pulp for new paper.

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To enhance paper strength and durability.

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To simplify the recycling process.

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To reduce storage and transportation space.

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a key factor to consider when selecting the best material for building a bridge?

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Flexibility

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Strength

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Durability

Question 28

Which of these is not a type of material used to make products?

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Emotion

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Natural

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Synthetic

Question 29

When choosing a material for a design, which of these is NOT a useful property to consider?

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Shape

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Strength

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Flexibility

Question 30

Which of these is a potential disadvantage of using different materials?

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Negative environmental impact

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More design and style options

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Better performance and usefulness

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Lower manufacturing costs

Question 31

Which of these is NOT found in nature?

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Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

Question 32

Which product is mainly made from a material that comes from nature?

Accepted Answer

Wooden desk

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Plastic fork

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Metal bed frame

Question 33

What is the most common way to recycle plastic?

Accepted Answer

Melt it and make it into something new

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Break it into tiny pieces and make it into different materials

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Mix it with dirt to make something for plants to grow in

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Bury it underground

Question 34

When discussing materials, what's the difference between 'mass' and 'weight'?

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Mass is the amount of stuff in an object, while weight is the pull of gravity on that object.

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Mass is the weight of an object on Earth, while weight is the mass of an object in space.

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Mass and weight are the same thing.

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Weight is the amount of stuff in an object, while mass is the pull of gravity on that object.

Question 35

When designing and making products, it is important to consider the materials used. Which of the following should be considered when choosing a material?

Accepted Answer

The cost of the material

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The strength of the material

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The appearance of the material

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The recyclability and environmental impact of the material

Question 36

When designing a new product, how can you ensure it looks attractive and functions effectively?

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Choose materials that align with your design and consider their impact on both aesthetics and performance.

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Select visually appealing materials without considering their strength or functionality.

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Prioritize functionality over appearance.

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Experiment with various materials without considering the overall design.

Question 37

Which material allows electricity to flow through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 38

Which material is known for its exceptional strength and durability?

Accepted Answer

Steel

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Paper

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Cardboard

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Fabric

Question 39

Which material can be easily bent and shaped without breaking?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Wood

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Metal

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Ceramic

Question 40

Which material allows light to pass through it clearly?

Accepted Answer

Glass

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Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

Question 41

Which material comes from nature and is not made by humans?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

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Plastic

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Metal

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Rubber

Question 42

Which material is created by humans and not found in nature?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

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Wood

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Cotton

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Leather

Question 43

Which material is often used to make tables, chairs, and other furniture?

Accepted Answer

Wood

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Metal

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Plastic

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Fabric

Question 44

Which material is commonly used for packaging products like boxes and containers?

Accepted Answer

Cardboard

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Wood

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Metal

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Glass

Question 45

Which of these is a characteristic of an object, but NOT a property of a material?

Accepted Answer

Colour

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Hardness

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Density

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Flexibility

Question 46

When selecting the most suitable material for a specific purpose, which characteristic is the least significant?

Accepted Answer

Colour

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Strength

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Cost

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Durability

Question 47

When selecting materials for a design, which factor should be considered from an ethical perspective?

Accepted Answer

The environmental impact of the material

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The durability of the material

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The affordability of the material

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The visual appeal of the material

Question 48

How do different material properties affect the design of a product?

Accepted Answer

They can affect how strong and durable the product is.

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They do not affect how the product looks.

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They are not important for how the product works.

Question 49

How can we change or improve the properties of materials?

Accepted Answer

Mix them with other materials.

Accepted Answer

Heat or cool them.

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Change their appearance.

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Leave them exposed to the elements.

Question 50

What is a unique characteristic of smart materials?

Accepted Answer

They react differently when their surroundings change

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They are always very durable

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They are only found in the natural world

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They are only used in constructing buildings

Question 51

What is paper mainly made of?

Accepted Answer

Wood pulp

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Plastic

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Metal

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Glass

Question 52

Which of these is best if you want to stay dry in the rain?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Cotton

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Wood

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Paper

Question 53

What do you call the process of pounding on metal to shape it?

Accepted Answer

Forging

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Casting

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Welding

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Machining

Question 54

Which of these is the strongest?

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Glass

Question 55

Why is it helpful to build a prototype?

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To see if your design works before you finish making it

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To create a product ready for sale

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To make a model or replica of something

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To have a miniature version of a building

Question 56

What is the main part of most kinds of glass?

Accepted Answer

Sand

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Sugar

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Salt

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Water

Question 57

What is the name of the process used to attach two pieces of metal together?

Accepted Answer

Welding

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Gluing

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Soldering

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Casting

Question 58

What are the advantages and disadvantages of composite materials? Give examples of products that use them.

Accepted Answer

Composite materials are lightweight, strong, and flexible, but can be expensive and difficult to repair.

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Composite materials are used in car parts, sports equipment, and medical devices.

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Composite materials are weaker than their individual components.

Question 59

How can choosing different materials for a design help people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Make products easier to use for people with disabilities.

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Make products more expensive for everyone.

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Help the environment, but not people with disabilities.

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All materials help people with disabilities equally.

Question 60

Which material property is most likely to impact the cost of maintaining a product over time?

Accepted Answer

Durability

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Colour

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Flexibility

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Weight

Question 61

How could 3D printing change the way we use materials?

Accepted Answer

It could reduce waste.

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It could make products last longer.

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It could make materials more expensive.

Question 62

Which of these is NOT a negative environmental impact of making and getting rid of materials?

Accepted Answer

Improved air quality

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Pollution

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Greenhouse gas emissions

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Resource depletion

Question 63

Which material is considered the strongest and is commonly used in construction and engineering applications?

Accepted Answer

Steel

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Plastic

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Wood

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Paper

Question 64

Which material is highly elastic and can be stretched and returned to its original shape without breaking?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

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Glass

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Metal

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Wood