#036 C4U - Synthetic vs. Natural Products - P1

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What is the difference between synthetic and natural products?

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Synthetic products are man-made materials created through chemical processes, while natural products are derived from natural sources without alteration.

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What is a synonym for synthetic?

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Artificial.

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Give an example of a natural material.

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Wood.

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Which type of fiber is more biodegradable: natural fiber or synthetic fiber?

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Natural fiber.

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Why might scientists choose to synthesize a compound found in nature?

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If harvesting the item from nature is too expensive or over-harvesting could damage the environment or destroy habitat, it might be better to synthesize the compound.

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What are renewable resources?

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Resources that can be replenished naturally over time, such as trees and fish.

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What are nonrenewable resources?

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Resources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

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What is the impact of over-harvesting natural resources?

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It can lead to environmental damage, loss of biodiversity, and depletion of resources.

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What is an example of a synthetic material?

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Plastic.

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How does the production of synthetic materials impact the environment?

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It can lead to pollution, resource depletion, and energy consumption.