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Diversity of Materials
Name: ______________________Class: ________Date: ____________Score: ____ / 10
- 1.
Which property describes how easily a material can be scratched?
(a) Hardness(b) Flexibility(c) Transparency(d) Conductivity
- 2.
A material that allows light to pass through completely is called:
(a) Transparent(b) Translucent(c) Opaque(d) Reflective
- 3.
Which material would be best for making a frying pan handle?
(a) Plastic or wood (poor heat conductors)(b) Copper (good heat conductor)(c) Glass (transparent)(d) Rubber (flexible)
- 4.
Which property allows a metal spring to return to its original shape after being stretched?
(a) Elasticity(b) Hardness(c) Conductivity(d) Transparency
- 5.
A frosted glass window is described as translucent. What does this mean?
(a) It allows some light through but you cannot see clearly through it(b) It allows all light through clearly(c) It blocks all light(d) It reflects all light
- 6.
Which of the following materials is a good conductor of electricity?
(a) Copper wire(b) Rubber glove(c) Plastic ruler(d) Wooden stick
- 7.
A material is described as 'flexible'. What does this mean?
(a) It can be bent without breaking(b) It is very hard(c) It allows light to pass through(d) It conducts heat well
- 8.
Why is glass used to make windows rather than wood?
(a) Glass is transparent, allowing light in(b) Glass is more flexible(c) Glass is a better heat conductor(d) Glass is cheaper
- 9.
State ONE property that makes rubber suitable for making car tyres.
Answer: ____________________________________
- 10.
Which material property is most important when choosing material for a waterproof raincoat?
(a) Waterproof / does not absorb water(b) Transparent(c) Hard(d) Conducts heat well
Answer key — P3 Science: Diversity of Materials
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- 1.(a) Hardness
- 2.(a) Transparent
- 3.(a) Plastic or wood (poor heat conductors)
- 4.(a) Elasticity
- 5.(a) It allows some light through but you cannot see clearly through it
- 6.(a) Copper wire
- 7.(a) It can be bent without breaking
- 8.(a) Glass is transparent, allowing light in
- 9.It is flexible
- 10.(a) Waterproof / does not absorb water
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