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Uses of Everyday Materials: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Uses of Everyday Materials.

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Question 1

1 mark

Why is metal often used to make cooking pans?

Question 2

1 mark

Which material would be least suitable for making a bridge that cars drive over?

Question 3

1 mark

A scientist wants to design a new bouncy ball. Which property is most important for the material she chooses?

Question 4

1 mark

Which material is waterproof and would be best for making a raincoat?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of these materials would be most suitable for making a window?

Question 6

2 marks

Which material would be best for making a waterproof raincoat: paper, fabric, or plastic?

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain why a glass bottle is better for holding hot soup than a paper bag.

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Question 8

4 marks

Objects are made from different materials. Fill in the blanks:
a) A window is usually made of ______ because it is transparent.
b) A spoon is often made of ______ because it is strong and does not melt easily.
c) Why is rubber a good material for making rain boots?

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Question 9

5 marks

A scientist is testing different materials to see which one is the most flexible.
a) Define what 'flexible' means.
b) If you have a wooden ruler, a plastic ruler, and a piece of string, which one is the most flexible?
c) Explain why a glass bottle would be a bad choice for a baby's toy if they might drop it.

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