Combining Material

Which action changes matter into a new kind of matter?

• You shape a piece of clay into a ball.

• You twist a balloon into an animal shape.

• You sharpen a pencil.

• You bake dough into bread.

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2. What are two materials that combine to make a shoe?

• A. Cloth and rubber

• B. Plastic and paper

• C. Tape and rope

• D. Steel and glue

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3. Which material would be the best to use for a bridge that many trains pass over?

• A. Wood

• B. Plastic

• C. Glass

• D. Steel

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4. Why is glass a good material to use for building windows in towers?

• A. It does not break.

• B. It is lightweight.

• C. It is transparent.

• D. It is soft.

5. Which of the following is an example of combining materials?

• A. Folding paper into the shape of a hat

• B. Freezing water into ice in a refrigerator

• C. Using wood and paper to make a kite

• D. All of the above

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6. What materials combine to make a window?

• A. Paper and plastic

• B. Wood and glass

• C. Metal and wood

• D. Wood and paper

7. Several workers gather steel and concrete. What are they most likely building?

• A. A bridge

• B. A treehouse

• C. A window

• D. A car

8. The towers of many castles are made from stacks of _______________.

• A. bricks

• B. plastic

• C. paper

• D. cloth

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9. What materials can you combine to make a kite?

• A. paper, wire, glue, rope

• B. paper, wooden sticks, tape, yarn

• C. aluminum foil, wooden sticks, tape, yarn

• D. cardboard, straws, glue, thread

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10. Which two materials can make a strong house?

• A. Wood and brick

• B. Straw and mud

• C. Plastic and wood

• D. Plastic and glass

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