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Test which materials are waterproof

1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.2-PS1-2, NGSS.SEP 3 · England: KS1 Y1 Everyday materials, KS1 Working scientifically

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Question 1
A class poured the same amount of water onto squares of four materials over a cup and counted how much leaked through. Which material is waterproof?
- A. cotton
- B. wool
- C. paper towel
- D. plastic
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Question 2
Why are paper towels good for mopping up spills even though they are not waterproof?
- A. They push water away.
- B. They turn water into ice.
- C. They are made of metal.
- D. They soak up (absorb) water.
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Question 3
Is this waterproof: tissue paper?
- A. waterproof
- B. not waterproof
Question 4
How many more spoonfuls leaked through the cotton than through the wool?
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Question 5
A teddy bear needs a coat for a rainy picnic. Which material should you choose?
- A. a piece of plastic shower curtain
- B. a cotton handkerchief
- C. tissue paper
- D. a paper towel
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Question 6
Is this waterproof: a sponge?
- A. waterproof
- B. not waterproof
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Question 7
A class poured the same amount of water onto squares of four materials over a cup and counted how much leaked through. Which material is waterproof?
- A. cotton
- B. wool
- C. paper towel
- D. plastic
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Question 8
Why are paper towels good for mopping up spills even though they are not waterproof?
- A. They soak up (absorb) water.
- B. They push water away.
- C. They are made of metal.
- D. They turn water into ice.
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Question 9
Is this waterproof: a woolly sock?
- A. waterproof
- B. not waterproof
Question 10
How many more spoonfuls leaked through the cotton than through the paper towel?
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Question 11
To make the waterproof test fair, what must stay the same for every material?
- A. the amount of water and the size of each square
- B. the material being tested
- C. the colour of each material
- D. nothing needs to stay the same
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Question 12
Is this waterproof: a cotton T-shirt?
- A. waterproof
- B. not waterproof
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Question 13
A class poured the same amount of water onto squares of four materials over a cup and counted how much leaked through. Which material is waterproof?
- A. cotton
- B. wool
- C. paper towel
- D. plastic
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Question 14
To make the waterproof test fair, what must stay the same for every material?
- A. the colour of each material
- B. the amount of water and the size of each square
- C. nothing needs to stay the same
- D. the material being tested
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Question 15
Is this waterproof: a sponge?
- A. waterproof
- B. not waterproof
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Question 16
Which material would make the WORST umbrella?
- A. cotton
- B. wool
- C. paper towel
- D. plastic

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