Everyday Materials: Properties and Uses | Science Quiz for Year 5

Question 1

Which property is NOT shared by most metals?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Shiny appearance

Answer

Strength

Answer

Ability to conduct electricity

Question 2

What material is the best choice for a waterproof raincoat?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wool

Answer

Paper

Question 3

What is the primary material in the composition of plastic?

Accepted Answer

Petroleum

Answer

Wood

Answer

Metal

Answer

Sand

Question 4

Which of these materials conducts heat the best?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Rubber

Question 5

What happens to a material that is stretched beyond its elastic limit?

Accepted Answer

It breaks permanently

Answer

It becomes stronger

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It returns to its original shape

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It stretches indefinitely

Question 6

Which of these materials is considered biodegradable?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Answer

Metal

Answer

Glass

Answer

Plastic

Question 7

What term describes a material that allows light to pass through it?

Accepted Answer

Transparent

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Opaque

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Reflective

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Translucent

Question 8

Which material is the most suitable for constructing a car bumper?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Cloth

Answer

Wood

Answer

Paper

Question 9

Which of these is a property commonly found in metals?

Accepted Answer

Shiny

Answer

Bendable

Answer

Transparent

Answer

Soaks up water

Question 10

What type of material are plastic bags usually made from?

Accepted Answer

A type of plastic called Polyethylene

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Rubber

Answer

Wood

Question 11

Which of these is a material that comes from nature?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Answer

Glass

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Metal

Question 12

Which material allows electricity to flow through it the best?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Answer

Rubber

Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Question 13

Which of these materials doesn't let water pass through it?

Accepted Answer

Rubber

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Paper

Answer

Wood

Question 14

Which material can break down naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Paper

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Metal

Answer

Glass

Question 15

Which material is generally the strongest?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Rubber

Answer

Plastic

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Wood

Question 16

Which of these properties does NOT belong to metals?

Accepted Answer

Lets light pass through

Answer

Strong

Answer

Can be easily bent into different shapes

Answer

Shiny appearance

Question 17

Which material can transfer heat quickly, making it feel cold to the touch on a cold day?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Fabric

Question 18

What material is best for a waterproof raincoat?

Accepted Answer

Nylon

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wood

Answer

Paper

Question 19

Which of these is a natural fibre?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Polyester

Answer

Nylon

Answer

Acrylic

Question 20

What is the name for the change from liquid to solid?

Accepted Answer

Freezing

Answer

Melting

Answer

Evaporation

Answer

Condensation

Question 21

What is the main ingredient in glass?

Accepted Answer

Sand

Answer

Water

Answer

Metal

Answer

Plastic

Question 22

Which term describes a material's ability to resist scratches?

Accepted Answer

Hardness

Answer

Strength

Answer

Ductility

Answer

Malleability

Question 23

Which of these materials is see-through?

Accepted Answer

Glass

Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Answer

Fabric

Question 24

What kind of material would you find in a water bottle?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Answer

Metal

Answer

Glass

Question 25

Which of these materials is best at transferring heat?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Fabric

Question 26

When ice turns into water, what is this process called?

Accepted Answer

Melting

Answer

Evaporation

Answer

Freezing

Answer

Condensation

Question 27

Which of the following is a natural material that comes from plants or animals?

Accepted Answer

Cotton

Answer

Nylon

Answer

Polyester

Answer

Spandex

Question 28

What is the main ingredient used to make glass?

Accepted Answer

Sand

Answer

Water

Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Question 29

Which type of material is used to carry electricity in wires?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Answer

Fabric

Question 30

What kind of material is often used to make clothing?

Accepted Answer

Fabric

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Metal

Answer

Wood

Question 31

What is the special feature of materials that can be easily bent without breaking?

Accepted Answer

Flexibility

Answer

Rigidity

Answer

Strength

Answer

Brittleness

Question 32

What is the most common material used to make plastic bottles?

Accepted Answer

Polyethylene

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Steel

Answer

Glass

Question 33

Which of these fabrics is known for being warm and soft?

Accepted Answer

Wool

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Nylon

Answer

Linen

Question 34

When you heat up a metal, what happens to its particles?

Accepted Answer

They speed up

Answer

They slow down

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They change shape

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They disappear

Question 35

Which of these materials would be best for making a raincoat?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Paper

Answer

Cotton

Answer

Wood

Question 36

What is the name for the process when a liquid turns into a solid?

Accepted Answer

Freezing

Answer

Melting

Answer

Evaporation

Answer

Condensation

Question 37

Which of these objects is most likely to float in water?

Accepted Answer

A wooden plank

Answer

A rock

Answer

A metal spoon

Answer

A ball of clay

Question 38

Which of these everyday items is typically made of plastic?

Accepted Answer

A water bottle

Answer

A wooden spoon

Answer

An iron pan

Question 39

When we hit metal with a hammer, it changes shape but doesn't break. Which property of the metal allows it to do this?

Accepted Answer

Malleability

Answer

Brittleness

Answer

Ductility

Answer

Transparency

Question 40

Which of these materials is eco-friendly because it decomposes naturally?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Aluminium

Answer

Stone

Question 41

Which of the following is a natural material that comes from trees?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Answer

Metal

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Rubber

Question 42

Which of the following materials is known for its strength and durability?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Fabric

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Question 43

Which material is commonly used to make clothing and is soft and flexible?

Accepted Answer

Fabric

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Answer

Metal

Question 44

Which of the following materials allows electricity to pass through it easily?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Wood

Question 45

Which material is often used for water pipes due to its flexibility and resistance to water damage?

Accepted Answer

Plastic

Answer

Metal

Answer

Fabric

Answer

Wood

Question 46

Which material is a poor conductor of heat and is often used as a handle for cooking utensils?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Answer

Fabric

Answer

Metal

Answer

Plastic

Question 47

Which material can decompose naturally over time?

Accepted Answer

Wood

Answer

Fabric

Answer

Metal

Answer

Plastic

Question 48

Which of the following materials is used for electrical wires because it is a good conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Answer

Plastic

Answer

Fabric

Answer

Wood

Question 49

Which material allows light to pass through it and is often used for windows?

Accepted Answer

Glass

Answer

Wood

Answer

Fabric

Answer

Metal