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Primary 3 Science - Materials Quiz 01

Name: _________________________ Date: _____________

Class: _________________________ Score: ______ / 15


Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. Which of the following materials is flexible?

A) Glass
B) Rubber
C) Stone
D) Ceramic


2. A material that allows light to pass through completely is called:

A) Opaque
B) Translucent
C) Transparent
D) Reflective


3. Which material is the best conductor of heat?

A) Wood
B) Plastic
C) Metal
D) Rubber


4. Why are cooking pots usually made of metal?

A) Metal is light
B) Metal is cheap
C) Metal conducts heat well
D) Metal is transparent


5. Which of these materials floats on water?

A) Metal spoon
B) Wooden block
C) Glass marble
D) Stone


Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)

6. Name two properties of glass that make it useful for windows.

Answer: _____________________________________________


7. What is the difference between a transparent material and an opaque material?

Answer: ___________________________________________________



8. Give one example each of a material that is:
a) Waterproof: _____________
b) Absorbent: _____________


9. Why are electrical wires covered with plastic or rubber?

Answer: ___________________________________________________


10. List two properties of metal.

Answer: _____________________________________________


Section C: Application Questions (2 marks each)

11. Mei Ling wants to make an umbrella. What material should she use for the umbrella cover and why?

Answer: ___________________________________________________



12. Why are pot handles often made of plastic or wood instead of metal?

Answer: ___________________________________________________



13. Ahmad dropped a glass cup and a plastic cup on the floor. The glass cup broke but the plastic cup did not. What property makes plastic better for making cups for young children?

Answer: ___________________________________________________


14. A builder wants to construct a window that lets in light but people cannot see through it clearly. Should he use transparent or translucent glass? Explain.

Answer: ___________________________________________________



15. Sort these materials into conductors and insulators of heat: wood, copper, plastic, iron, rubber

Answer:
Conductors: _____________________________________________
Insulators: _____________________________________________


End of Quiz

Answers

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Primary 3 Science - Materials Quiz 01 - Answer Key


Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

1. B) Rubber
Rubber is flexible - it can be bent and stretched without breaking. Glass, stone, and ceramic are brittle.

2. C) Transparent
Transparent materials allow light to pass through completely, and we can see clearly through them.

3. C) Metal
Metal is the best conductor of heat among the options. Wood, plastic, and rubber are insulators.

4. C) Metal conducts heat well
Metal pots conduct heat well, allowing food to be cooked efficiently.

5. B) Wooden block
Wood is less dense than water, so it floats. Metal, glass, and stone are denser and sink.


Section B: Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)

6. Any two of:

  • Transparent (allows light to pass through)
  • Hard/strong (provides protection)
  • Waterproof (keeps rain out)
  • Smooth (easy to clean)

Award 1 mark for each correct property

7. Transparent materials allow light to pass through completely, and we can see clearly through them (e.g., clear glass). Opaque materials do not allow any light to pass through, and we cannot see through them (e.g., wood).
Award 1 mark for transparent explanation, 1 mark for opaque explanation

8. a) Waterproof: plastic, rubber, wax, nylon, metal (any one)
b) Absorbent: cotton, cloth, paper, sponge, towel (any one)
Award 1 mark for each correct answer

9. Plastic and rubber are electrical insulators. They do not conduct electricity, so they protect us from getting an electric shock.
Award 2 marks for mentioning insulator/does not conduct electricity AND safety

10. Any two of:

  • Good conductor of heat
  • Good conductor of electricity
  • Strong/hard
  • Shiny/lustrous
  • Can be bent/shaped
  • Usually heavy/dense

Award 1 mark for each correct property


Section C: Application Questions (2 marks each)

11. She should use a waterproof material like plastic or nylon. This is because the umbrella needs to prevent water (rain) from passing through to keep the user dry.
Award 1 mark for material, 1 mark for explanation

12. Plastic and wood are poor conductors of heat (insulators). They do not transfer heat from the pot to our hands, so we can hold the handle without getting burnt.
Award 2 marks for mentioning insulators/poor conductors AND preventing burns

13. Plastic is not brittle / Plastic does not break easily / Plastic is more durable. This makes it safer for children who might drop things.
Award 2 marks for mentioning "not brittle" or "does not break easily"

14. He should use translucent glass. Translucent materials allow light to pass through but we cannot see clearly through them. This provides both light and privacy.
Award 1 mark for translucent, 1 mark for explanation

15.
Conductors: copper, iron
Insulators: wood, plastic, rubber
Award 1 mark for conductors correct, 1 mark for insulators correct


Marking Scheme Summary

  • Section A: 5 marks (5 questions × 1 mark)
  • Section B: 10 marks (5 questions × 2 marks)
  • Section C: 10 marks (5 questions × 2 marks)
  • Total: 25 marks

End of Answer Key