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Choosing the Right Material
Identify and compare the suitability of everyday materials for particular uses, explaining why specific materials are chosen for specific purposes
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Question 1 of 3
A student tests four different materials to see how long each can hold water before it starts to leak. The results are shown below:
Material | Minutes before water leaks
Plastic cup | 10
Metal cup | 8
Paper cup | 2
Cotton ball | 0
Which material would be best to use for a cup that needs to hold water for the longest time without leaking?
Question 2 of 3
A student is testing four materials to see which would be best for building a small bookshelf that must hold books. The table shows how many blocks each material can hold before breaking: | Material | Blocks Held | |------------|-------------| | Cardboard | 5 | | Plastic | 8 | | Wood | 12 | | Metal | 10 | Which material should the student choose for the bookshelf?
Question 3 of 3
A scientist tested four materials to see how much water they can hold. The results are shown:
Material — Water held (cups)
Sponge — 5
Paper towel — 3
Cloth — 2
Plastic bag — 0
Which material would be best to use to clean up a water spill on the floor?
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