Material Properties Quiz

the feel or appearance of a surface or substance

• texture

• color

• strength

• uniformity

describes how consistent a material is throughout

• texture

• color

• strength

• uniformity

determines how well the material will resist deformation and return to its normal size or shape after a force has been applied to it

• texture

• elasticity

• strength

• uniformity

refers to the material’s ability to return to its original position when it is dropped from a given height

• bounce

• elasticity

• strength

• uniformity

determines how easy it is to roll or hammer out the material without breaking it apart

• bounce

• malleability

• strength

• uniformity

a solid heterogeneous mixture of two or more substances that makes use of the properties of each component

• composite

• malleability

• strength

• uniformity

Which material would work best for a car tire?

• rubber

• glass

• plastic

• paper

Which material would work best for saucepan?

• rubber

• metal

• fabric

• paper

Which material would work best for a towel?

• rubber

• paper

• fabric

• plastic

Which material would work best for a notebook?

• metal

• paper

• glass

• plastic