Natural vs Synthetic Materials Flashcard

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What is a synthetic resource?

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A resource made by humans from natural materials.

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What are synthetic products made from?

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Synthetic products can be made from plant-based resources, animal-based resources, and petroleum-based resources.

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What is a natural material?

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A material that is found in nature and not altered by humans.

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Give an example of a synthetic material.

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Gummy Bears are an example of a synthetic material.

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Give an example of a natural material.

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An orange is an example of a natural material.

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What is the difference between natural and synthetic materials?

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Natural materials come from nature, while synthetic materials are made by humans using natural resources.

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Can synthetic materials be biodegradable?

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Some synthetic materials can be designed to be biodegradable, but many are not.

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What is an example of a synthetic resource derived from petroleum?

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Plastics are an example of synthetic resources derived from petroleum.

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What is the role of natural resources in creating synthetic materials?

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Natural resources provide the raw materials needed to create synthetic materials.

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Are all synthetic materials harmful to the environment?

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Not all synthetic materials are harmful, but many can have negative environmental impacts if not managed properly.