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Properties of materials

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

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  1. Question 1

    An umbrella keeps rain off you. Its material must be…

    • A. waterproof
    • B. see-through
    • C. absorbent
    • D. soft
  2. Question 2

    Properties of materials: which statement is true?

    • A. All metals are magnetic.
    • B. Metals are good conductors of electricity.
    • C. Fabric is always waterproof.
    • D. Rubber is rigid.
  3. Question 3

    Which of these is attracted to a magnet?

    • A. a wooden pencil
    • B. a plastic ruler
    • C. an aluminium (aluminum) drinks can
    • D. a steel paper clip
  4. Question 4

    An umbrella keeps rain off you. Its material must be…

    • A. see-through
    • B. absorbent
    • C. waterproof
    • D. soft
  5. Question 5

    Properties of materials: which statement is true?

    • A. Metals are good conductors of electricity.
    • B. All metals are magnetic.
    • C. Rubber is rigid.
    • D. Wood is transparent.
  6. Question 6

    Which material is the most flexible?

    • A. glass
    • B. brick
    • C. fabric
    • D. stone
  7. Question 7

    You can see clearly through a window. Which word describes glass?

    • A. stretchy
    • B. absorbent
    • C. transparent
    • D. opaque
  8. Question 8

    Properties of materials: which statement is true?

    • A. Metals are good conductors of electricity.
    • B. Rubber is rigid.
    • C. Wood is transparent.
    • D. All metals are magnetic.
  9. Question 9

    Which of these is attracted to a magnet?

    • A. a wooden pencil
    • B. a steel paper clip
    • C. a plastic ruler
    • D. an aluminium (aluminum) drinks can
  10. Question 10

    A wooden door blocks light, so you cannot see through it. It is…

    • A. stretchy
    • B. opaque
    • C. absorbent
    • D. transparent
  11. Question 11

    Properties of materials: which statement is true?

    • A. Wood is transparent.
    • B. Rubber is rigid.
    • C. Fabric is always waterproof.
    • D. Glass is transparent.
  12. Question 12

    Which material is the hardest?

    • A. diamond
    • B. butter
    • C. foam
    • D. chalk
  13. Question 13

    A rubber band can be pulled longer and goes back. It is…

    • A. stretchy (elastic)
    • B. transparent
    • C. brittle
    • D. rigid
  14. Question 14

    Properties of materials: which statement is true?

    • A. Wood is transparent.
    • B. All metals are magnetic.
    • C. Rubber is rigid.
    • D. Metals are good conductors of electricity.
  15. Question 15

    Which of these lets electricity flow through it?

    • A. a wooden stick
    • B. copper wire
    • C. a rubber band
    • D. a plastic spoon
  16. Question 16

    A wooden door blocks light, so you cannot see through it. It is…

    • A. transparent
    • B. stretchy
    • C. opaque
    • D. absorbent

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Answer key: Properties of materials

  1. 1. A. waterproof

  2. 2. B. Metals are good conductors of electricity.

  3. 3. D. a steel paper clip

  4. 4. C. waterproof

  5. 5. A. Metals are good conductors of electricity.

  6. 6. C. fabric

  7. 7. C. transparent

  8. 8. A. Metals are good conductors of electricity.

  9. 9. B. a steel paper clip

  10. 10. B. opaque

  11. 11. D. Glass is transparent.

  12. 12. A. diamond

  13. 13. A. stretchy (elastic)

  14. 14. D. Metals are good conductors of electricity.

  15. 15. B. copper wire

  16. 16. C. opaque