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Properties of materials

1st grade (Year 2 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: NGSS.2-PS1-1 · England: KS1 Y1 Everyday materials, KS2 Y5 Properties and changes of materials

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Question 1
Properties of materials: which statement is true?
- A. Wood is transparent.
- B. Plastic is usually waterproof.
- C. All metals are magnetic.
- D. Rubber is rigid.
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Question 2
A rubber band can be pulled longer and goes back. It is…
- A. stretchy (elastic)
- B. rigid
- C. transparent
- D. brittle
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Question 3
Which material is the best thermal insulator (keeps heat in)?
- A. wool
- B. aluminium (aluminum)
- C. iron
- D. copper
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Question 4
Properties of materials: which statement is true?
- A. All metals are magnetic.
- B. Fabric is always waterproof.
- C. Wood is transparent.
- D. Plastic is usually waterproof.
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Question 5
An umbrella keeps rain off you. Its material must be…
- A. absorbent
- B. soft
- C. see-through
- D. waterproof
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Question 6
Which of these lets electricity flow through it?
- A. a rubber band
- B. copper wire
- C. a wooden stick
- D. a plastic spoon
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Question 7
Properties of materials: which statement is true?
- A. Fabric is always waterproof.
- B. Plastic is usually waterproof.
- C. All metals are magnetic.
- D. Wood is transparent.
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Question 8
A wooden door blocks light, so you cannot see through it. It is…
- A. stretchy
- B. absorbent
- C. opaque
- D. transparent
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Question 9
Which material is the most flexible?
- A. fabric
- B. stone
- C. brick
- D. glass
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Question 10
Properties of materials: which statement is true?
- A. Metals are good conductors of electricity.
- B. Fabric is always waterproof.
- C. Rubber is rigid.
- D. All metals are magnetic.
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Question 11
An umbrella keeps rain off you. Its material must be…
- A. see-through
- B. soft
- C. absorbent
- D. waterproof
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Question 12
Which material is the most flexible?
- A. stone
- B. fabric
- C. glass
- D. brick
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Question 13
Properties of materials: which statement is true?
- A. Plastic is usually waterproof.
- B. Rubber is rigid.
- C. All metals are magnetic.
- D. Fabric is always waterproof.
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Question 14
A sponge soaks up water. Which word describes it?
- A. absorbent
- B. waterproof
- C. shiny
- D. transparent
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Question 15
Which of these lets electricity flow through it?
- A. a wooden stick
- B. a plastic spoon
- C. a rubber band
- D. copper wire
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Question 16
Properties of materials: which statement is true?
- A. Fabric is always waterproof.
- B. Plastic is usually waterproof.
- C. All metals are magnetic.
- D. Wood is transparent.

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