Natural and Synthetic Materials

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What are natural resources?

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Resources that exist within the environment without humans having to intervene, or put them there.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What is true about synthetic materials?

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Synthetic materials are made of natural resources.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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Is crude oil used to make plastics?

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True, crude oil is used to make different kinds of plastics including PVC, vinyl, and styrofoam.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What is the difference between natural and synthetic materials?

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Natural material is made directly from nature and synthetic material is made from chemicals.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What is a good use for a soft, shiny metal that can be molded and does not corrode?

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Jewelry.

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Define synthetic materials.

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Materials that are made from chemical processes, often derived from natural resources.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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Give an example of a natural resource.

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Water, trees, minerals.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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What is an example of a synthetic material?

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Plastic, nylon, polyester.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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How do synthetic materials impact the use of natural resources?

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Synthetic materials can reduce the demand for some natural resources.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

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What is the primary source of crude oil?

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Natural deposits found underground, formed from ancient organic matter.