Understanding Materials and Objects

What is a property of a material?

• The color of the material

• The size of the material

• The shape of the material

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a natural material?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Glass

• Steel

What is the main difference between an object and a material?

• Objects are always manmade, while materials are always natural

• Objects can be seen or touched, while materials are substances that make up objects

• Materials are always flexible, while objects are always rigid

• Objects are invisible, while materials are visible

Which property describes how shiny or dull a material is?

• Flexibility

• Luster

• Conductivity

• Durability

What is an example of a manmade material?

• Cotton

• Marble

• Plastic

• Wood

How can materials be classified besides being natural or manmade?

• By their color

• By their strength

• By their taste

• By their smell

What is the term for how well a material can conduct electricity?

• Flexibility

• Luster

• Conductivity

• Durability

Which of the following is a characteristic of natural diamonds?

• They are created in a laboratory

• They are formed over millions of years

• They are always synthetic

• They are less expensive than lab-grown diamonds

What is an example of a material that can be both natural and manmade?

• Wood

• Diamond

• Plastic

• Cotton

Why might someone choose a specific material for a product?

• Because of its color

• Because of its durability

• Because of its conductivity

• All of the above