Kindergarten science quiz: Is plastic bendy and waterproof?

📚 Quick Study Guide

🔍 Plastic: A material made from polymers. It can be molded into different shapes. 💧 Waterproof: Something that doesn't allow water to pass through it. 🤸 Bendy (Flexible): Able to be bent easily without breaking. 🧪 Properties of Plastic: Some plastics are bendy, while others are rigid. Many, but not all, plastics are waterproof.

Practice Quiz

1. Which property best describes something that doesn't let water through?
   1. Bendy
   2. Waterproof
   3. Breakable
2. What is a common characteristic of many, but not all, plastics?
   1. They are all metal
   2. They are waterproof
   3. They are made of wood
3. Which of these items is commonly made of plastic?
   1. A glass cup
   2. A metal spoon
   3. A water bottle
4. What does 'bendy' mean?
   1. Able to be easily broken
   2. Able to be bent easily without breaking
   3. Hard and inflexible
5. Which type of plastic is designed to be very bendy?
   1. A plastic ruler
   2. A plastic straw
   3. A plastic brick
6. Why are some food containers made of plastic?
   1. Because plastic always breaks easily
   2. Because plastic can be waterproof and keep food dry
   3. Because plastic is made of metal
7. If a plastic bag keeps rain off your sandwich, what property is it showing?
   1. Bendability
   2. Waterproofness
   3. Rigidity