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Primary 4 Science Quiz - Materials

Name: _______________________________

Class: _______________________________

Date: ________________________________

Score: _______ / 40

Duration: 40 minutes

Total Marks: 40

Instructions

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
Read each question carefully before answering.
The number of marks for each question is shown in brackets [ ].

Section A: Multiple Choice (Questions 1–10)

Each question carries 2 marks. Choose the most correct answer and write its letter in the space provided.

1. Which of the following is a natural material?

A. Plastic B. Glass C. Wood D. Nylon

Answer: _______ [2]

2. A material that allows light to pass through it completely is described as —

A. opaque. B. translucent. C. transparent. D. reflective.

Answer: _______ [2]

3. Which property makes metal a suitable material for making cooking pots?

A. It is a poor conductor of heat. B. It is a good conductor of heat. C. It is flexible. D. It is waterproof.

Answer: _______ [2]

4. Which of the following materials is the strongest and is commonly used to build bridges and buildings?

A. Rubber B. Cloth C. Steel D. Paper

Answer: _______ [2]

5. A raincoat is made from plastic because plastic is —

A. absorbent. B. waterproof. C. transparent. D. magnetic.

Answer: _______ [2]

6. Which material is flexible and can be bent without breaking?

A. Glass B. Ceramic C. Rubber D. Concrete

Answer: _______ [2]

7. When we say a material is hard, it means the material —

A. can stretch easily. B. cannot be scratched or dented easily. C. breaks into pieces when dropped. D. allows water to pass through it.

Answer: _______ [2]

8. Which of the following is a man-made material?

A. Cotton B. Leather C. Polyester D. Silk

Answer: _______ [2]

9. A window is made of glass mainly because glass is —

A. opaque. B. flexible. C. transparent. D. waterproof.

Answer: _______ [2]

10. Which material would be the best choice for making a towel?

A. Plastic B. Cotton C. Metal D. Wood

Answer: _______ [2]

Section B: Short Answer (Questions 11–15)

Answer each question in the space provided. Each question carries 2 marks.

11. State two properties of wood that make it suitable for making furniture.

_______________________________________________________________ [2]

12. What is the difference between a natural material and a man-made material? Give one example of each.

_______________________________________________________________ [2]

13. Explain why rubber is a good material for making the soles of shoes.

_______________________________________________________________ [2]

14. A student tested four materials to see which one is the most flexible. She bent each material and recorded her observations in the table below.

Material	Observation when bent
Glass	Broke immediately
Steel	Did not bend
Rubber	Bent easily, returned to shape
Wood	Cracked

Based on the results, which material is the most flexible? Give a reason for your answer.

_______________________________________________________________ [2]

15. Why is metal not suitable for making a window? Give two reasons.

_______________________________________________________________ [2]

Section C: Structured / Application Questions (Questions 16–20)

Answer all questions. Read the information carefully before answering. Marks are shown in brackets.

16. Study the pictures of four objects below and answer the questions.

(Imagine: a wooden ruler, a metal spoon, a plastic bottle, and a cotton T-shirt.)

(a) Which object is made from a material that is a good conductor of heat? Explain your answer. [2]

(b) Which object is made from a natural material? Name the material. [2]

17. Priya wants to make a bag to carry her books to school. She has three materials to choose from: paper, cloth, and plastic.

(a) Which material would be the most suitable for making the bag? Give two reasons. [2]

(b) Explain why paper is not a suitable material for the bag. [1]

(c) If Priya wants the bag to be waterproof, which material should she choose? [1]

18. The table below shows the properties of four materials, A, B, C, and D.

Material	Flexible	Waterproof	Transparent	Strong
A	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
B	No	No	Yes	No
C	Yes	No	No	Yes
D	No	Yes	Yes	Yes

(a) Which material is most likely glass? Give a reason. [2]

(b) Which material is most likely rubber? Give a reason. [2]

(c) Which material is most likely plastic (used in greenhouses)? Give a reason. [2]

19. A builder needs to choose materials for different parts of a house.

(a) The builder needs a material for the roof that is strong and waterful. Suggest a suitable material and explain why it is suitable. [2]

(b) The builder needs a material for the window that allows light to enter the house. Suggest a suitable material and explain why. [2]

(c) Explain why wood is often used for making doors. Give two properties of wood that make it suitable. [2]

20. Read the following scenario and answer the questions.

Amin dropped a glass cup and a plastic cup on the floor. The glass cup broke into many pieces, but the plastic cup did not break.

(a) Which property of glass caused it to break easily? [1]

(b) Which property of plastic prevented it from breaking? [1]

(c) Based on this scenario, explain why plastic is often used to make children's drinking cups instead of glass. [2]

End of Quiz

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Primary 4 Science Quiz - Materials

Answer Key

Section A: Multiple Choice (Questions 1–10)

1. C — Wood [2]

Explanation: Wood comes from trees and is a natural material. Plastic, glass, and nylon are man-made materials.
Common mistake: Students may choose glass, thinking it is natural because it is made from sand. However, glass requires human processing and is classified as man-made.

2. C — Transparent [2]

Explanation: A transparent material allows all light to pass through it so that objects behind it can be seen clearly. Opaque materials block all light; translucent materials allow some light through but objects cannot be seen clearly.

3. B — It is a good conductor of heat [2]

Explanation: Cooking pots need to transfer heat from the stove to the food inside. Metal conducts heat well, making it suitable for this purpose.

4. C — Steel [2]

Explanation: Steel is very strong and can support heavy loads, making it suitable for building bridges and buildings. Rubber, cloth, and paper are not strong enough for such structures.

5. B — Waterproof [2]

Explanation: A raincoat must keep the wearer dry. Plastic does not allow water to pass through it, making it waterproof and suitable for raincoats.

6. C — Rubber [2]

Explanation: Rubber can be bent and stretched without breaking, and it returns to its original shape. Glass, ceramic, and concrete are rigid and will break when bent.

7. B — Cannot be scratched or dented easily [2]

Explanation: Hardness refers to a material's resistance to being scratched, dented, or deformed. It does not relate to flexibility, brittleness, or absorbency.

8. C — Polyester [2]

Explanation: Polyester is a synthetic (man-made) material produced in factories. Cotton (from cotton plants), leather (from animal skin), and silk (from silkworms) are natural materials.

9. C — Transparent [2]

Explanation: Windows are made of glass because glass is transparent — it allows light to pass through so that the room is bright. Glass is also waterproof and strong.

10. B — Cotton [2]

Explanation: Cotton is absorbent, meaning it can soak up water. This makes it the best material for a towel. Plastic, metal, and wood are not absorbent.

Section B: Short Answer (Questions 11–15)

11. Any two of the following: [2]

Wood is strong — it can support weight without breaking easily.
Wood is hard — it does not scratch or dent easily.
Wood is durable — it lasts a long time.
Wood is easy to shape/cut — it can be made into different furniture designs.
Wood is a natural material — it is readily available from trees.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for each correct property, up to 2 marks. Accept any valid property of wood related to furniture-making.]

12. [2]

A natural material is a material that comes from nature (plants, animals, or the earth) and is not made by humans in a factory.
- Example: Wood (from trees), cotton (from cotton plants), silk (from silkworms), leather (from animals).
A man-made material is a material that is produced by humans in factories through chemical processes.
- Example: Plastic, nylon, polyester, glass.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for a correct distinction and 1 mark for a correct example of each. The key idea is that natural materials come from nature, while man-made materials are manufactured.]

13. [2]

Rubber is flexible/non-slip, so it provides a good grip on the ground and prevents slipping.
Rubber is durable/strong, so the soles do not wear out quickly.
Rubber is waterproof, so water does not seep through to the feet.

[Marking notes: Award 2 marks for any two valid reasons, or 1 mark for one valid reason. Accept answers that refer to grip, flexibility, durability, or waterproofing.]

14. [2]

Rubber is the most flexible material.
Reason: When bent, rubber bent easily and returned to its original shape, while the other materials either broke (glass, wood), cracked (wood), or did not bend at all (steel).

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for identifying rubber and 1 mark for a valid reason based on the data in the table.]

15. [2]

Reason 1: Metal is opaque — it does not allow light to pass through, so the room would be dark.
Reason 2: Metal is heavy — it would be difficult to install and support in a window frame.
Reason 3: Metal is not transparent — you cannot see through it.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for each valid reason, up to 2 marks. The most important reason is that metal is opaque/not transparent.]

Section C: Structured / Application Questions (Questions 16–20)

16.

(a) The metal spoon is made from a material that is a good conductor of heat. [2]

Explanation: Metal conducts heat well. When a metal spoon is placed in hot water, the heat travels quickly through the spoon, making it hot to touch.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for identifying the metal spoon and 1 mark for explaining that metal is a good conductor of heat.]

(b) The wooden ruler is made from a natural material. [2]

Material: Wood, which comes from trees.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for identifying the wooden ruler and 1 mark for naming wood as the natural material. The cotton T-shirt is also acceptable (material: cotton from cotton plants). Award 1 mark for each, up to 2 marks.]

17.

(a) Cloth would be the most suitable material. [2]

Reason 1: Cloth is strong and can hold heavy books without tearing easily.
Reason 2: Cloth is flexible and can be sewn into different shapes and sizes.
Reason 3: Cloth is lightweight, making it easy to carry.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for choosing cloth and 1 mark for any two valid reasons (or 1 mark for one reason). Plastic is also acceptable if valid reasons are given.]

(b) Paper is not suitable because it is not strong and will tear easily when carrying heavy books. It is also not waterproof and will be damaged by rain. [1]

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for any valid weakness of paper related to bag-making.]

(c) Plastic should be chosen because it is waterproof and will keep the contents dry in the rain. [1]

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for choosing plastic with a valid reason.]

18.

(a) Material B is most likely glass. [2]

Reason: Glass is not flexible, not waterproof (it does not absorb water but this property is not its defining feature), transparent, and not strong (it breaks easily). Material B matches these properties: not flexible, not waterproof, transparent, and not strong.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for identifying Material B and 1 mark for a valid reason based on the properties of glass.]

(b) Material A is most likely rubber. [2]

Reason: Rubber is flexible, waterproof, not transparent, and strong. Material A matches all these properties.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for identifying Material A and 1 mark for a valid reason based on the properties of rubber.]

(c) Material D is most likely plastic (used in greenhouses). [2]

Reason: Plastic used in greenhouses is not flexible (rigid panels), waterproof, transparent (to let sunlight in), and strong. Material D matches all these properties.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for identifying Material D and 1 mark for a valid reason. Accept any valid identification with correct reasoning.]

19.

(a) Zinc metal sheets / concrete tiles / slate would be suitable for the roof. [2]

Explanation: These materials are strong and can withstand wind and rain. They are also waterproof, preventing rainwater from leaking into the house.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for a suitable material and 1 mark for explaining both strength and waterproofing.]

(b) Glass is suitable for the window. [2]

Explanation: Glass is transparent, allowing sunlight to pass through and brighten the room. It is also waterproof, keeping rain out.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for glass and 1 mark for explaining transparency (and/or waterproofing).]

(c) Wood is used for doors because: [2]

Property 1: Wood is strong — it can be opened and closed many times without breaking.
Property 2: Wood is hard — it provides security and is difficult to break through.
Property 3: Wood is easy to shape — it can be cut and carved into door designs.
Property 4: Wood provides insulation — it helps keep heat out.

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for each valid property, up to 2 marks.]

20.

(a) Glass is brittle — it breaks easily when dropped or hit. [1]

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for "brittle" or an equivalent description (e.g., "breaks easily," "not flexible").]

(b) Plastic is flexible / not brittle / strong — it does not break easily when dropped. [1]

[Marking notes: Award 1 mark for any valid property of plastic that explains why it did not break.]

(c) Plastic is used for children's drinking cups because: [2]

Plastic is not brittle / is strong, so it will not break into sharp pieces if dropped, making it safer for children.
Plastic is also lightweight, making it easier for children to hold.
If glass cups were used, they could break and cause injuries from sharp edges.

[Marking notes: Award 2 marks for a clear explanation linking the property of plastic (not brittle/strong) to safety for children. Award 1 mark for a partial answer.]

End of Answer Key

This answer key was generated as syllabus-aligned practice content. It is not derived from past-year examination papers.