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Properties of Materials
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- 1.
Which material would be best for making a raincoat?
(a) Waterproof plastic(b) Cotton cloth(c) Wool(d) Paper
- 2.
A material that allows electricity to flow through it is called:
(a) A conductor(b) An insulator(c) A magnet(d) A reflector
- 3.
Why is plastic used to coat electrical wires?
(a) Plastic is an insulator that prevents electric shocks(b) Plastic is a good conductor(c) Plastic is magnetic(d) Plastic makes wires lighter
- 4.
Which material is transparent?
(a) Glass(b) Wood(c) Metal(d) Rubber
- 5.
Iron is used to make bridges because it is:
(a) Strong and hard(b) Lightweight(c) Transparent(d) Flexible
- 6.
Which of these is a property of rubber?
(a) Flexible and elastic(b) Hard and brittle(c) Transparent(d) Magnetic
- 7.
A material that does not let water pass through is called:
(a) Waterproof(b) Absorbent(c) Transparent(d) Magnetic
- 8.
Cotton towels are good for drying because cotton is:
(a) Absorbent — it soaks up water well(b) Waterproof(c) Transparent(d) Magnetic
- 9.
Sarah needs to make a cup that keeps her tea hot for a long time. She should choose a material that is:
(a) A poor conductor of heat (insulator)(b) A good conductor of heat(c) Transparent(d) Very heavy
- 10.
Why are cooking pots made of metal but their handles made of plastic?
(a) Metal conducts heat to cook food; plastic insulates to protect hands(b) Metal is cheap; plastic is expensive(c) Metal is light; plastic is heavy(d) Both conduct heat equally
Answer key — P2 Science: Properties of Materials
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- 1.(a) Waterproof plastic
- 2.(a) A conductor
- 3.(a) Plastic is an insulator that prevents electric shocks
- 4.(a) Glass
- 5.(a) Strong and hard
- 6.(a) Flexible and elastic
- 7.(a) Waterproof
- 8.(a) Absorbent — it soaks up water well
- 9.(a) A poor conductor of heat (insulator)
- 10.(a) Metal conducts heat to cook food; plastic insulates to protect hands
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