Apply Its_Middle School Physical Science - Mastery Assess It_3

10/20/2016 Apply Its_Middle School Physical Science Mastery Assess It_3

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1. People make clothing using fibers that come from natural materials and from synthetic materials. How do these materials differ from one another?

a. Natural fibers are produced from materials made by plants or animals while synthetic fibers are produced by chemical changes to raw materials.

b. Natural fibers and synthetic fibers both come from plant sources but synthetic fibers are modified chemically to become stronger.

c. Natural fibers are not colored with dye but synthetic fibers are dyed many colors.

d. Natural fibers form threads that are woven to form cloth while synthetic fibers are linked together chemically to form cloth.

2. Synthetic gas, a combination of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide, is produced by treating coal with steam and oxygen at a hightemperature. This mixture can be used as a combustion fuel instead of methane or natural gas. How does synthetic gas differ from natural gas?

a. Natural gas is used without modification, but synthetic gas must be mixed with oxygen before it can be burned.

b. Natural gas is a limited natural resource, but synthetic gas is manufactured so it does not deplete a natural resource.

c. Natural gas is a better fuel because it occurs inside Earth, but synthetic gas is manufactured by people.

d. Natural gas is used as it is obtained from Earth, but synthetic gas is made by chemical modification of a natural product.

3. Gym shoes are made out of which of the following natural and synthetic materials?

a. cotton Cotton is a material often used in gym shoes, but is it the only one?b. plastic

Plastic is a material often used in gym shoes, but is it the only one?c. nylon

Nylon is a material often used in gym shoes, but is it the only one?d. wood

Great effort, but wood is not a synthetic material.

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4. Which statement is not a good representation of the way each bag should be used when considering bag strength?

a. Paper: groceries Great effort, but either paper or plastic may be used for groceries, because groceries are usually dry and not too heavy.b. Paper: garbage

Correct! Paper is not good for garbage because it can fall apart when it gets wet.c. Plastic: garbage

Great effort, but plastic is the perfect material for disposal of garbage, which can be very wet and heavy.d. Plastic: groceries

Great effort, but either paper or plastic may be used for groceries, because groceries are usually dry and not too heavy.

5. A shoe pattern is used to cut synthetic, material parts that are used together to construct a shoe. Which of the following parts is not included in thisprocess?

a. Sole Great effort, but this component is involved in the shoemaking process.b. Insole

Great effort, but this component is involved in the shoemaking process. c. Heel

Great effort, but this component is involved in the shoemaking process. d. Undersole

Perfect! This component is not involved in the shoemaking process.

6. Which is not a natural substance?

a. Petroleum Petroleum is a fossil fuel, and is therefore a natural substance.b. Acrylic

Correct! Acrylic is manmade. c. Cotton

Cotton is a natural substance; it comes from the cotton plant.d. Wood

Wood is a natural substance.

7. Long ago, only natural fibers such as cotton and wool were available to make cloth. In the 20th century, synthetic fibers such as polyester wereinvented. What is one way that synthetic fibers have changed society?

a. They are less expensive than natural fibers so they make products more available.

b. They are available in unlimited amounts without depleting natural resources.

c. They are engineered by humans so they are better materials for all applications.

d. They are harder to make so they have limited the variety of products being sold.

8. Which of the following statements is incorrect about making shoes?

a. Rubber cannot be used to make special work shoes. You are correct! This is indeed the untrue statement! Rubber can be used to make work shoes, and often is, due to its ability to repel moisture.b. Leather can be stretched and shaped.

Great effort, but leather is stretchable and can be shaped.c. Valuable properties of leather are breathability, absorption, and adaptability.

Great effort, but leather is a breathable fabric, which can absorb some moisture and can be used in many different situations.d. Synthetic rubber, plastic, and leather are not as breathable as natural leather.

Great effort, but this statement is true. The synthetic products listed are not as breathable as natural leather.



9. Which of the statements listed below is not a benefit of the XtraTuf boots?

a. Fisherman, construction workers, and farmers wear them all around the world. You are correct! This statement is untrue.b. The Xtratuf boots are comfortable and longlasting.

Great effort, but XtraTuf boots are indeed comfortable and long lasting. c. They are great for cold, snowy streets.

Great effort, but this is a characteristic of XtraTuf boots. d. XtraTuf boots are made out of materials that are flexible and durable.

Great effort, but this is a characteristic of XtraTuf boots.

10. In which of the following parts of the country will a sixth grader be able to wear shoes made of plastic, leather, and fleece lining?

a. Flat Midwest Great effort, but plastic, leather, and fleece shoes are a good combination for cold, wet weather climates.b. Ocean coastland

Great effort, but plastic, leather, and fleece shoes are a good combination for cold, wet weather climates.c. Desert

Great effort, but plastic, leather, and fleece shoes are a good combination for cold, wet weather climates, not hot and dry climates.d. Snowcapped mountain

You are correct! Plastic, leather, and fleece are good material for snow and rain!

11. Which of the following statements are downfalls of the plastic bag?

a. Many different strengths of plastic bags cannot carry heavy loads. You are correct! Some plastics are too weak to carry heavy loads. Are there any other drawbacks?b. Many American customers did not like the plastic bag because it would sometimes break and groceries would spill all over.

You are correct! Breaking is a problem with the plastic bag. If materials in it are too heavy or the bag has a hole in it. Are there any otherdrawbacks?

c. Plastic bags are difficult to recycle and can potentially harm animals. You are correct! Plastic bags do not decompose and are hard to recycle. Are there any other drawbacks?d. The Mobil Oil Company developed the single use plastic shopping bag.

Great effort, but this is not a downfall of the plastic bag.

12. With which product did Bill Bowerman experiment to make the soles in the shape of a waffle?

a. Sandals Great effort, but sandals are not shaped like waffles. b. Weather boots

Great effort, but weather boots did not have soles shaped like waffles. c. Dress shoes

Great effort, but dress shoes were not shaped like waffles. d. Sports shoes

You are correct! Bowerman experimented with waffle shaped shoes!

13. Cement is made by heating natural limestone in a kiln and then grinding the product to a powder. Cement is an ingredient used in makingconcrete. Concrete is made by combining water, powdered cement, and either sand or gravel. After the ingredients are mixed, the concretereleases heat and changes from a thick flowing mixture to a hard solid. Based on this information which statement correctly describes concrete?

a. Concrete is not a synthetic material because all of its components come from natural resources.

b. Concrete is a synthetic material because the cement is made from limestone.

c. Concrete is a synthetic material formed by a chemical reaction after the ingredients are mixed.

d. Concrete is not a synthetic material because the reaction occurs by itself once the ingredients are mixed.



14. Which of the products is not matched to its correct resource?

a. Rope from cotton Great effort, but cotton is one material that is used to make rope.b. Leather from cows

Great effort, but leather does come from cows or cattle.

c. Electrical wires from copper Great effort, but electrical wires are made of copper.d. Maple syrup from cotton

You are correct! Maple syrup comes from maple trees.

15. Which type of shoe would be suitable for a sixth grader to wear to school?

a. sports shoes You are correct! Sports shoes are perfect for school!b. slippers

Great effort, but shoes worn at school need to be durable and protect the feet.c. flip flops

Great effort, but shoes worn at school need to be durable and protect the feet.d. high heels

Great effort, but shoes worn at school need to be durable and protect the feet.

16. Which material is synthetic?

a. cotton Remember, synthetic materials are manmade. b. linen

Remember, synthetic materials are manmade.c. wool

Remember, synthetic materials are manmade.d. polyester

Correct! Polyester is a synthetic fiber.

17. Choose all of the options that will lessen the dangerous effects of volatile organic compounds.

a. Limit the temperature and level of humidity in the area where VOCs are used. You are correct! This is a good option for avoiding exposure to VOC's. Are there any more?b. Open doors and windows to help ventilate the areas where VOCs are used.

You are correct! This is a good option for avoiding exposure to VOC's. Are there any more?c. Choose some VOCfree alternatives.

You are correct! This is a good option for avoiding exposure to VOC's. Are there any more?d. Young children, elderly people, and people with respiratory conditions like asthma are a low risk group.

Great effort, but this statement is inaccurate. These groups are among the highest risk.

18. Stretching is most easily done with which type of fabric?

a. leather Great effort, and while leather can stretch, there is one that stretches more easily. b. suede

Great effort, and while suede can stretch, there is one that stretches more easily. c. rubber

Great effort, and while rubber can stretch, there is one that stretches more easily. d. linen

Good work! Linen is the easiest to stretch.



19. How can you tell if a material is synthetic?

a. If the material has a smooth surface, the material is synthetic. Great effort, but not all substances with a smooth surface are synthetic. b. There is no way to know.

Great effort, but there is at least one way to know.c. If the material has a rough surface, the material is natural.

Great effort, but not all substances with rough surfaces are natural. d. The manufacturer will tell you that the material is synthetic.

You are correct! The manufacturer can and will tell you if the product is synthetic.

20. What is the main source of raw material for the production of plastics?

a. clay

b. petroleum

c. plants

d. sand

21. A scientist discovered a chemical compound in the bark of a tree that only grows in a few forest areas. Doctors tested the compound and foundthat it was a good treatment for certain types of cancer. After the structure of the compound was known, other scientists worked to develop a wayto make a synthetic version of the compound. Which of these is an important advantage of the synthetic compound compared to the naturalcompound?

a. It is always less expensive to make a synthetic compound than a natural compound, so more people can afford the medicine.

b. Synthetic compounds are always more stable than natural compounds, so they can be stored for later use.

c. The synthetic compound does not deplete a very limited natural resource, so it is more sustainable.

d. Synthetic compounds are more effective than natural medicines, so they provide better results.

22. Carbon fiber composites are synthetic materials that are made by combining carbon fibers with a hardened resin. These materials are very strongand easily formed into specific shapes. Which of these considerations makes carbon fiber composites particularly useful as construction materialsfor parts used in certain types of airplanes?

a. They can be manufactured in many colors by adding dyes to the resin.

b. They are more expensive than many alternative materials.

c. They are synthetic materials built in manufacturing facilities.

d. They weigh much less than other materials of the same strength.

23. From the choices below, select the false statement:

a. A pair of polyester pants is an assembled product. You are correct! Polyester pants are not an assembled product!b. A wooden chair is an assembled product.

Great effort, but a wooden chair is an assembled product. c. A pair of nylon stockings is a synthetic product.

Great effort, but a pair of nylon stockings is a synthetic product. d. A wool sweater is a processed product.

Great effort, but a wool sweater is a processed product.

24. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a seal skin mukluk?

a. The seal skin mukluk lets moisture out and keeps heat in. Great effort, but this is a characteristic of the mukluk.b. The basic design of the seal skin mukluk is ideal for a winter boot.

Great effort, but this is a characteristic of the mukluk.c. Seal skin mukluks allow for the exchange of air.

Great effort, but this is a characteristic of the mukluk.d. The seal skin mukluk is not a silky material.

You are correct! This is not a characteristic of the mukluk.



25. What is one reason that a builder would use a synthetic material, such as concrete, instead of quarried stone in the construction of a building?

a. Concrete can be readily poured into a desired shape, so it is easier to work with.

b. Concrete is a synthetic material, so its use does not deplete natural resources.

c. Concrete weighs more than the same amount of stone, so it is stronger.

d. Concrete is more expensive than stone, so it is more desirable.

26. Which are true about how long a plastic bag lasts?

a. Plastic bags are made for single use purposes. You are correct! This statement about plastic bags is true. Are any others?b. Plastic bags recycle in 24 hour period.

Great effort, but plastic bags last much longer than 24 hours.c. A plastic bag might be gone in 10 to 100 years from photodegradation.

You are correct! This statement about plastic bags is true. Are any others?d. Plastic bags do not decompose.

You are correct! This statement about plastic bags is true. Are any others?

27. In the early 1900s, Fritz Haber, a German chemist, developed a way to make ammonia from nitrogen molecules in the atmosphere. Ammoniacompounds are important fertilizers for farmers. Before the Haber process was developed, the primary source of ammonia compounds wasanimal waste materials. How did the Haber process lead to increased farm yields?

a. Synthetic ammonia compounds are available in greater quantities than naturally occurring compounds.

b. The use of the Haber process allows animals to be used as food instead of using them to produce fertilizer.

c. Synthetic ammonia compounds are better for plants than naturally occurring compounds.

d. The Haber process uses nitrogen from the air so plants can use its products faster than ammonia from other sources.

28. Synthetic fibers, such as nylon and rayon, have replaced a natural fiber, silk, for many uses. Which of these is MOST likely one of the reasons forthis replacement?

a. Natural fibers make a cloth that cannot be cut into shapes as easily as synthetic fibers.

b. Synthetic fibers can be woven into cloth at a faster rate.

c. Natural fibers have more limited availability than synthetic fibers.

d. Synthetic fibers do not require using natural resources.

29. What are the dangers of volatile organic compounds? Mark all that apply.

a. Volatile organic compounds can cause headaches, upper or lower respiratory irritations, and dizziness. You are correct! This is indeed a drawback. Are there any more?b. Volatile organic compounds evaporate easily into the air.

You are correct! This is indeed a drawback. Are there any more?c. Volatile organic compounds can cause chronic diseases or cancer.

You are correct! This is indeed a drawback. Are there any more?d. Volatile organic compounds can have no noticeable smell.

You are correct! This is indeed a drawback. Are there any more?

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