Worked example
Light passes through a clear sheet so objects behind it can be seen. Which property is described?
Answer & why
Answer: transparent
Transparent material allows light through so objects can be seen.
Kindergarten · Science
Identify material properties
Use an observed property to describe a material.
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Question 1
A tested covering keeps water from passing through. Which property is described?
- transparent
- magnetic
- waterproof in this test
- absorbent
A hint
Choose the property actually described, rather than guessing from the object's name.
Answer & why
Answer: waterproof in this test
The covering resisted water under the stated test conditions.
Question 2
A tested piece is attracted to a magnet. Which property is described?
- transparent
- magnetic
- flexible
- absorbent
A hint
Choose the property actually described, rather than guessing from the object's name.
Answer & why
Answer: magnetic
Attraction to a magnet is evidence of magnetic behavior.
Question 3
Light passes through a clear sheet so objects behind it can be seen. Which property is described?
- flexible
- opaque
- transparent
- absorbent
A hint
Choose the property actually described, rather than guessing from the object's name.
Answer & why
Answer: transparent
Transparent material allows light through so objects can be seen.
Question 4
A cloth soaks up a small spill. Which property is described?
- opaque
- flexible
- rough
- absorbent
A hint
Choose the property actually described, rather than guessing from the object's name.
Answer & why
Answer: absorbent
Absorbent material takes liquid into itself.
Question 5
A strip bends easily without breaking. Which property is described?
- flexible
- rough
- smooth
- opaque
A hint
Choose the property actually described, rather than guessing from the object's name.
Answer & why
Answer: flexible
Flexible describes a material that bends easily.
Question 6
An object blocks light from passing through it. Which property is described?
- rough
- waterproof in this test
- smooth
- opaque
A hint
Choose the property actually described, rather than guessing from the object's name.
Answer & why
Answer: opaque
Opaque objects do not let light pass through.
Question 7
A surface feels bumpy against a finger. Which property is described?
- rough
- magnetic
- smooth
- waterproof in this test
A hint
Choose the property actually described, rather than guessing from the object's name.
Answer & why
Answer: rough
Rough describes an uneven texture.
Question 8
A surface feels even and has no noticeable bumps. Which property is described?
- magnetic
- transparent
- smooth
- waterproof in this test
A hint
Choose the property actually described, rather than guessing from the object's name.
Answer & why
Answer: smooth
Smooth describes an even texture.