Natural and Synthetic Materials

Which of the following is NOT a synthetic material?

• Nylon

• plastic

• paper

• polyester

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Both synthetic materials and natural materials are made from _________________?

• natural resources

• nonrenewable resources

• plastic

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What are some advantages of synthetic materials?

• Cheaper to manufacture 

• Stronger than similar products made from natural material

• Often better quality 

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Read the following statements. Select each answer choice that is a true statement about synthetic materials. Please select 4 answers.

• Synthetic materials are made from natural resources

• Synthetic materials are made by chemically changing natural resouces to create a material with different characteristics.

• Some examples of synthetic materials are plastics, medicines, and new fuels.

• A synthetic substance cannot be chemically identical to a naturally-occurring substance

• Making and using synthetic materials have both positive and negative impacts on society.

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Failing to recycle plastics can lead to _________.

• renewable materials

• pollution

• extra bottles around the house

• new materials

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

Scientists are trying to make degradable plastics called __________.

• bioplastics

• biodiesel

• biodegradable

• biology

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

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What is an advantages of a

synthetic material?

• stronger

• not renewable

• more expensive

• does not require natural resouces

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following is a natural material?

• A) Cotton

• B) Polyester

• C) Nylon

• D) Acrylic

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What is a common use of synthetic materials in everyday life?

• A) Building bridges

• B) Making clothing

• C) Growing plants

• D) Producing solar energy

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which process is used to create synthetic materials?

• A) Photosynthesis

• B) Polymerization

• C) Respiration

• D) Fermentation

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