Materials Quiz

Name a type of material that is hard and strong.

• Feather

• Steel

• Cotton

• Plastic

Which type of material can be easily shaped or molded?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Concrete

• Steel

What are the properties of metal?

• High electrical and thermal resistance, flexibility, transparency

• High electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability, ductility, and luster

• Low electrical and thermal conductivity, brittleness, dull appearance

• Low electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability, ductility, and luster

What is the property of plastic that makes it useful for making containers?

• Flexibility

• Biodegradability

• Transparency

• Rigidity

How is wood used as a material?

• Wood is used for construction, furniture, paper, and other products.

• Wood is used for making electronics

• Wood is used for manufacturing glass

• Wood is used for producing plastic

What are the uses of glass?

• Glass is used for making shoes and clothing

• Glass is used for building cars and airplanes

• Glass is used for cooking food and baking cakes

• Glass is used for making windows, bottles, mirrors, and various types of containers.

Name a material that is used for insulating buildings.

• Concrete

• Cardboard

• Fiberglass

• Aluminum foil

How is rubber used as a material?

• In making tires, footwear, adhesives, and various industrial products.

• For building houses

• As a food ingredient

• In making glass

What are the properties of fabric?

• Taste, smell, sound

• Temperature, taste, shape

• Texture, strength, durability, flexibility, and breathability

• Color, weight, size