Sorting material into groups
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity? a) Rubber
b) Plastic
c) Copper
d) Wood
2. Which material is used to make kitchen utensils due to its high melting point? a)
Plastic
b) Glass
c) Metal
d) Wood
3. Which one of the following materials is transparent? a) Wood
b) Metal
c) Glass
d) Rubber
4. What is the property of a material that allows it to be hammered into thin sheets? a)
Conductivity
b) Malleability
c) Ductility
d) Elasticity
5. Which of the following is an example of a non-magnetic material? a) Iron
b) Nickel
c) Gold
d) Cobalt
Section B: Fill in the Blanks
1. Materials that can be compressed or stretched easily are called __________.
2. Wood is an example of a __________ material.
3. __________ is a material that can be drawn into wires.
4. Materials that allow light to pass through them are called __________.
5. __________ is a property that allows materials to be shaped without breaking.
Section C: True or False
1. All metals are magnetic. (True/False)
2. Rubber is a good conductor of electricity. (True/False)
3. Glass is an opaque material. (True/False)
4. Malleability is the property of a material to be drawn into wires. (True/False)
5. Plastic is a non-conductor of electricity. (True/False)
Section D: Give Reasons
1. Why is copper used for making electrical wires?
2. Why are cooking utensils often made of metals?
3. Explain why we use plastic for making handles of utensils.
4. Give a reason why glass is used for making windows.
5. Why is wood used for making furniture?
6. Metals loose their shine give dull appearance after some time.
7. Is it not wise to use cloth like material to make a tumbler.
8. Paper like material cannot be used for making cooking vessels.
9. Water play an important role in the functioning of our body.
10. Suger added to water disappears on stiring.
Section E: Short Answer Questions
1. Define the term 'transparency'. Give two examples of transparent materials.
2. What is meant by the term 'malleability'? Give an example of a malleable material.
3. Explain the difference between natural and synthetic materials with examples.
4. What are conductors and insulators? Give two examples of each.
5. Describe the property of ductility with an example.
6. How are metals different from other substances?
Section F: Long Answer Questions
1. Describe the process of sorting materials into groups. Why is it important to sort
materials?
2. Explain the various properties of materials with suitable examples for each property.
3. Discuss the uses of metals and non-metals in daily life. Give at least three examples
for each.
4. How does the property of transparency help in the usage of materials in different
applications?
5. Compare and contrast between conductors and insulators. Explain their roles in
everyday life with examples.
6. Why are materials grouped together?
7. Difference between – a ) hard substances and soft substances b)soluble and insoluble
