Quiz on Non-Metallic Materials

Natural non-metallic materials can be sourced from all of the following EXCEPT:

• Plants

• Animals

• Factories

• Rocks

Synthetic non-metallic materials can be adjusted to have:

• A consistent natural color

• Varied sizes and shapes

• High resistance to decomposition

• High water absorption properties

Which characteristic is common in most non-metallic natural materials?

• Decomposition

• High shininess

• Electrical conductivity

• Permanent color change

Which non-metallic material is mainly obtained from animals?

• Rubber

• Glass

• Leather

• Sand

What is a primary use of non-metallic mineral materials?

• Making rubber shoes

• Making building materials

• Making woolen garments

• Making thatch

Which of the following is NOT an example of a natural non-metallic material?

• Stone

• Polythene

• Soil

• Wood

Why are synthetic materials less comfortable to wear than natural materials?

• They are harder to dye

• They are more brittle

• They do not breathe well

• They are prone to rot

Natural non-metallic materials such as soil are used in:

• Making utensils

• Making bricks

• Making leather belts

• Making plastic chairs

One property of synthetic non-metallic materials is that they are usually:

• Poor conductors of heat

• Soft and comfortable

• Natural in color

• Hard to shape

What characteristic of non-metallic materials makes them ideal for use in insulation?

• They conduct heat

• They are highly shiny

• They are poor conductors of heat

• They are durable in water