Natural vs. Synthetic
These types of resources are found in nature, like river rocks or fresh apples.
What are Natural Resources?
This term describes a characteristic you can see or feel, like hardness or strength.
What is a Property?
This is a major negative drawback of synthetic materials, often affecting our air and water.
What is Pollution?
If a synthetic material is inexpensive and saves a company money, it is said to be this.
What is Cost-effective?
You might find these "river" versions of this natural resource while hiking, but they aren't synthetic.
What are Rocks?
This is a human-made material created by using natural resources.
What is a Synthetic Material?
This application of science is used to create something useful for people.
What is Technology?
This term describes a material that will last a very long time and won’t rot or break down in the trash.
What is Non-biodegradable?
True or False: Natural resources are spread evenly across all countries.
What is False?
This synthetic material is often used to make clear bottles or windows.
What is Glass?
Most plastics are synthetically created using these two specific natural resources found underground.
What are Oil and Coal?
This synthetic material is used in clothing because it is both durable and stretchy.
What is Polyester?
Over-harvesting natural resources can damage these "homes" where plants and animals live.
What are Ecosystems?
Many countries must trade because certain resources, like those used in cell phones, are only found in certain _____.
What are Countries (or Regions/ Areas)?
This natural resource comes from trees and can be used to build houses or made into paper.
What is Wood?
While a tree is a natural resource, this common item used to carry groceries is a synthetic material made from it or oil.
What is a Plastic Bag?
Humans create synthetic materials like vaccines to help with this specific human need.
What is Medicine (or Health)?
This is the name for extra waste or smoke produced while making a main product.
What is a By-product?
This is why companies prefer synthetic materials over natural ones for mass production.
What is because they are cheaper/more durable/easier to make?
Often used for umbrellas or jackets, this synthetic fabric is known for being water-resistant and strong.
What is Nylon?
This is the specific scientific event where atoms rearrange to form an entirely new substance.
What is a Chemical Reaction?
This synthetic material is commonly used for phone cases because it is strong and protects the device.
What is Plastic?
Using too many natural resources to make synthetic items leads to this "D" word, meaning the resources are running out.
What is Depletion?
This type of synthetic "treat" is often made from synthetic rubbers and sweeteners rather than natural sap.
What is Chewing Gum?
While an apple picked from a tree is natural, this stretchy, flavored substance often found under school desks is synthetic.
What is Chewing Gum?