Exploring Materials Quiz -- 2nd

Which of the following is a property of glass?

• It is transparent

• It is soft

• It is flexible

• It is magnetic

What is metal commonly used for?

• Making paper

• Building bridges

• Growing plants

• Writing books

Which of these is a type of wood?

• Oak

• Glass

• Wax

• Asphalt

What should you do with used paper to help the environment?

• Throw it in the trash

• Burn it

• Recycle it

• Bury it

Which of the following is a characteristic of rubber?

• It is hard and brittle

• It is soft and stretchy

• It is transparent

• It is sharp

Which property makes glass a good material for making windows?

• It is heavy

• It is transparent

• It is rough

• It is magnetic

Why is metal a good material for making cars?

• It is soft and breaks easily

• It is strong and durable

• It is see-through

• It floats on water

If you have a wooden chair, which type of material is it most likely made from?

• Metal

• Oak

• Glass

• Wax

How does recycling paper help the environment?

• It uses more trees

• It reduces waste and saves trees

• It makes paper dirty

• It increases pollution

If you stretch a rubber band and let go, what will happen?

• It will stay stretched

• It will return to its original shape

• It will break into pieces

• It will melt