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Primary 4 Science Quiz - Materials

Name: ______________________ Class: ____________ Date: ______________ Score: ________ / 50

Duration: 60 minutes | Total Marks: 50 | Version: 1 of 5

Note: This quiz is syllabus-first practice content written from the MOE Primary 4 Science Syllabus (2023). It is not extracted from any past-year examination paper.

Instructions:

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Section A: Questions 1–5, Multiple Choice, 2 marks each
Section B: Questions 6–10, Short Answer, 2 marks each
Section C: Questions 11–15, Structured Questions, 3 marks each

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Primary 4 Science Quiz - Materials

Name: ______________________ Class: ____________ Date: ______________ Score: ________ / 50

Duration: 60 minutes | Total Marks: 50 | Version: 1 of 5

Note: This quiz is syllabus-first practice content written from the MOE Primary 4 Science Syllabus (2023). It is not extracted from any past-year examination paper.

Instructions:

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Section A: Questions 1–10, Multiple Choice, 2 marks each
Section B: Questions 11–15, Short Answer, 2 marks each
Section C: Questions 16–20, Structured Questions, 4 marks each

Section A: Multiple Choice (2 marks each)

Question 1. Which material is most suitable for a window pane because it allows light to pass through?

A. wood B. glass C. rubber D. wool (2 marks)

Question 2. Cooking pots are often made of metal mainly because metal ______.

A. is transparent B. conducts heat well C. floats on water D. absorbs water (2 marks)

Question 3. Which material is waterproof?

A. paper towel B. cotton cloth C. plastic sheet D. sponge (2 marks)

Question 4. Which object is made from a flexible material?

A. glass window B. ceramic plate C. rubber band D. wooden bench (2 marks)

Question 5. Bricks are used to build walls mainly because they are ______.

A. soft B. strong and hard C. transparent D. absorbent (2 marks)

Question 6. Which material absorbs water most easily?

A. aluminium foil B. wax paper C. cotton towel D. plastic bag (2 marks)

Question 7. An umbrella canopy is coated with waterproof material so that it ______.

A. becomes heavier B. keeps rain out C. lets light through D. becomes stretchy (2 marks)

Question 8. Which pair of materials is transparent?

A. clear glass and clear plastic B. wood and metal C. brick and stone D. rubber and wool (2 marks)

Question 9. Which material is attracted to a magnet?

A. copper B. aluminium C. steel D. plastic (2 marks)

Question 10. Which material is most suitable for making a raincoat?

A. wool B. plastic C. tissue paper D. cotton (2 marks)

Section B: Short Answer (2 marks each)

Question 11. State two reasons why glass is suitable for making windows. (2 marks)

Question 12. Pan handles are made of wood or plastic instead of metal. Explain why. (2 marks)

Question 13. State two properties of rubber that make it suitable for car tyres. (2 marks)

Question 14. Cotton is not used to make umbrella canopies. Explain why. (2 marks)

Question 15. A bath towel is made of cotton. Give two reasons why cotton is suitable. (2 marks)

Section C: Structured Questions (4 marks each)

Question 16. Ali tested four rods of the same size, each made of a different material. He hung weights at one end until each rod bent or broke.

Rod	Material	Result
P	glass	broke with 1 kg
Q	steel	did not bend even with 5 kg
R	wood	bent slightly with 5 kg
S	plastic	bent a lot with 2 kg

(a) Which rod is the strongest? (2 marks) (b) Explain your answer in (a). (2 marks)

Question 17. Mei wants to make a lunch box for school.

(a) Suggest a suitable material for the main body of the lunch box. (2 marks) (b) Give two reasons for your choice. (i) ______________________ (1 mark) (ii) ______________________ (1 mark)

Question 18. A drop of water was placed on four different fabrics. The results after 5 minutes are shown below.

Fabric	Observation
W (plastic-coated)	drop stayed on top
X (cotton)	drop soaked in at once
Y (wool)	drop soaked in slowly
Z (rubber sheet)	drop stayed on top

(a) Which fabrics are waterproof? (2 marks) (b) Which fabric absorbed water the fastest? (2 marks)

Question 19. Ravi has young children at home. He wants a fish tank that will not shatter if it is knocked over. He can choose glass, clear plastic or wood.

(a) Which material should he choose? (2 marks) (b) Give two reasons for your choice. (i) ______________________ (1 mark) (ii) ______________________ (1 mark)

Question 20. Sort these objects into two groups according to flexibility: steel ruler, rubber band, glass sheet, sponge, brick, elastic strap.

(a) List the objects made of flexible materials. (2 marks) (b) List the objects made of rigid materials. (2 marks)

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Primary 4 Science Quiz - Materials: Answer Key

Version: 1 of 5 | Total Marks: 50

Answer 1. B — Glass is transparent, so it lets light pass through while keeping wind and rain out.

Answer 2. B — Metal conducts heat well, so the pot heats up quickly and cooks food evenly.

Answer 3. C — A plastic sheet does not absorb water; water stays on its surface.

Answer 4. C — A rubber band is flexible; it can bend and stretch without breaking.

Answer 5. B — Bricks are strong and hard, so they can support heavy loads without breaking.

Answer 6. C — A cotton towel soaks up water quickly because cotton is absorbent.

Answer 7. B — The waterproof coating prevents rain from passing through the canopy to the user.

Answer 8. A — Both clear glass and clear plastic allow light to pass through so objects behind can be seen.

Answer 9. C — Steel contains iron, which is a magnetic material.

Answer 10. B — Plastic is waterproof and lightweight, keeping the wearer dry.

Answer 11. Glass is transparent, allowing light and views through; it is also hard and smooth, so it withstands weather and is easy to clean. (Any two: transparent, hard, waterproof, smooth.)

Answer 12. Wood and plastic are poor conductors of heat, so the handle stays cool. A metal handle would become hot and burn the user's hand.

Answer 13. Rubber is flexible/elastic, so it grips the road surface well; it is also strong and wear-resistant, so it does not tear or break easily under the car's weight.

Answer 14. Cotton absorbs water, so rain would soak through the canopy instead of running off, leaving the user wet.

Answer 15. Cotton is soft, so it feels comfortable on skin; it is also highly absorbent, soaking up water from the body effectively.

Answer 16. (a) Rod Q (steel). (b) Rod Q did not bend even with the heaviest load (5 kg), while all other rods bent or broke with less weight, showing it has the greatest strength.

Answer 17. (a) Plastic. (b) (i) Plastic is waterproof and lightweight, so food stays dry and the box is easy to carry. (ii) Plastic is strong and tough, so it does not shatter when dropped. (Accept: easy to clean, non-breakable.)

Answer 18. (a) Fabrics W and Z — the water drop stayed on top of both, so neither absorbed water. (b) Fabric X (cotton) — the drop soaked in at once, faster than wool.

Answer 19. (a) Clear plastic. (b) (i) It is transparent, so the fish can be seen clearly. (ii) It is tough and does not shatter when knocked, keeping the children safe. (It is also lighter than glass.)