Materials treasure hunt
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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.
What material can you nail into wood?
Metal
Water
Air
Light
What can you blow until it gets big?
A bubble
A stone
A piece of wood
A spoon
Which material floats on water?
Wood
Stone
Metal
Glass
What happens when you hold an ice cube in your warm hand?
It becomes water
It gets bigger
Turning red
It's going to fly
What material can you colour with paint?
Paper
Air
Water
Light
What is rough and grainy?
Sand
Glass
Plastic
Metal
What becomes smooth when you polish it?
Stone
Wool
Cotton
Sand
What gets wet and soft in water?
Paper
Plastic
Metal
Glass
What do you use to play ball with?
Rubber
Glass
Stone
Water
What material do you use to draw on paper?
Pencil
Spoon
Stone
Water
Which material is very light?
Styrofoam
Stone
Iron
Glass
What is bamboo?
A strong plant
A kind of stone
A metal
A liquid
What material is used for coins?
Metal
Paper
Wood
Plastic
What material will keep you warm?
Wool
Ice
Metal
Glass
What is cotton?
A plant for clothes
A kind of stone
A metal
A liquid
What is porcelain?
A type of ceramic
A kind of metal
A kind of wood
A kind of plastic
What material is used to make balloons?
Latex rubber
Glass
Wood
Metal
Which material conducts electricity best?
Copper
Rubber
Wood
Plastic
What material is used for the inside of thermos flasks?
Shiny metal (to reflect heat)
Wood
Paper
Fabric
What is ceramic made of?
Clay
Wood
Plastic
Metal
What is the property of felt?
It retains heat well
It is very hard
It conducts electricity
It is transparent
What material is made from lactic acid?
Biodegradable plastic
Glass
Metal
Wood
What is bamboo anyway?
A kind of very hard grass
A kind of metal
A kind of plastic
A kind of stone
Why does iron rust?
Due to contact with oxygen and water
Due to too much heat
Due to too much light
Due to too much cold
What is a property of rubber?
It is elastic
It is magnetic
It dissolves in water
It conducts electricity well
What happens to an iron nail left in the water for too long?
It will rust
He gets bigger
He becomes more magnetic
He dissolves
What is cement made of?
Lime and clay
Sand and water
Wood and glue
Metal and plastic
What is a property of leather?
It is pliable and strong
It dissolves in water
It is transparent
It conducts electricity
What is a property of cotton?
It absorbs moisture well
It is magnetic
It conducts electricity
It melts at low temperature
What happens to steel at very high temperatures?
It melts
It gets lighter
It evaporates immediately
It changes colour permanently
What happens to a sponge when you dip it in water?
It sucks up water
It dissolves
It gets tougher
It repels water
What material is used to make musical instruments that can produce a lot of sound?
Wood
Plastic
Rubber
Foam
What is a property of liquid crystal?
It has properties between liquid and crystal
It is always completely liquid
It is always completely fixed
It can only exist at high temperatures
What is a property of an auxetic material?
It thickens when stretched
It becomes thinner when compressed
It changes colour when stretched
It generates electricity when deformed
What material is used to manufacture solar panels?
Silicon
Germanium
Gallium
Indium
What is the main difference between cast iron and steel?
The carbon content
The colour
The density
The magnetic properties
What material is used for bulletproof vests?
Kevlar
Nylon
Polyester
Acrylic
What property does a metamaterial have?
It has properties that do not occur naturally
It consists only of metal
It is always magnetic
It only conducts at high temperatures
What is the hardest naturally occurring substance?
Diamond
Quartz
Corundum
Graphite
What is the property of a superhydrophobic surface?
Water drops roll right off
Water spreads completely over the surface
Water evaporates immediately
Water freezes on the surface
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