Natural vs Synthetic Materials Quiz

Give an example of a synthetic material.

• Wood

• Plastic

• Cotton

• Leather

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What are synthetic products made from?

• Only plant-based resources

• Only animal-based resources

• Plant-based, animal-based, and petroleum-based resources

• Only petroleum-based resources

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Plastics are made from which type of resource?

• Crude oil or fracked natural gas

• Renewable plant materials

• Recycled metals

• Coal and minerals

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What is a natural resource?

• A resource that is created by humans.

• A resource that occurs in nature without human intervention.

• A resource that is only found in urban areas.

• A resource that is manufactured in factories.

What is the difference between natural and synthetic materials?

• Natural materials are always more durable than synthetic materials.

• Natural materials occur in nature, while synthetic materials are human-made.

• Synthetic materials are always cheaper than natural materials.

• Natural materials can only be found in specific regions.

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What does 'biodegradable' mean?

• Materials that can be recycled indefinitely.

• Materials that can be broken down by natural processes.

• Materials that are harmful to the environment.

• Materials that cannot decompose.

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What is the significance of recycling synthetic materials?

• It helps reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

• It increases the production of synthetic materials.

• It has no impact on the environment.

• It is more expensive than producing new materials.

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What is an example of a non-renewable resource?

• Coal

• Wind

• Solar

• Hydropower

What are fossil fuels?

• Natural substances formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, used as energy sources.

• Renewable energy sources derived from wind and solar power.

• Synthetic materials created in laboratories for industrial use.

• Minerals extracted from the earth's crust for construction.

What is an example of a natural material?

• An orange

• A plastic bottle

• A metal spoon

• A glass window

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