Producing Useful materials

Front

What word means 'manufactured in a lab or chemical plant'?

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synthetic

Front

What is an example of a synthetic resource?

Back

potato chips

Front

Synthetic materials are made by _________.

Back

humans

Front

Which is an example of a natural resource?

Back

trees

Front

What is a natural resource?

Back

a resource that occurs naturally

Front

What is the difference between synthetic and natural resources?

Back

Synthetic resources are man-made, while natural resources occur in nature.

Front

Give an example of a synthetic material.

Back

Plastic

Front

What are some common uses of synthetic materials?

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Clothing, packaging, and construction materials.

Front

What is the process of creating synthetic materials called?

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Synthesis

Front

Name a benefit of using synthetic materials.

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They can be designed for specific purposes and often have enhanced properties.