Describing Material Properties - 2nd Grade Science
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What is the property called texture when describing a material?
What is the property called texture when describing a material?
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Texture is how a material feels (such as smooth, rough, or bumpy). It describes what we sense when we touch something.
Texture is how a material feels (such as smooth, rough, or bumpy). It describes what we sense when we touch something.
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What is the property called color when describing a material?
What is the property called color when describing a material?
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Color is how a material looks in terms of hue (such as red or blue). It describes what we see when we look at something.
Color is how a material looks in terms of hue (such as red or blue). It describes what we see when we look at something.
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Which word best describes a material that is easy to dent or scratch?
Which word best describes a material that is easy to dent or scratch?
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Soft. Soft materials can be easily pressed or marked.
Soft. Soft materials can be easily pressed or marked.
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Which word best describes a material that is hard to scratch with a fingernail?
Which word best describes a material that is hard to scratch with a fingernail?
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Hard. Hard materials resist scratching and denting.
Hard. Hard materials resist scratching and denting.
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Which word best describes a material that does not bend easily and may snap?
Which word best describes a material that does not bend easily and may snap?
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Stiff. Stiff materials resist bending and may break if forced.
Stiff. Stiff materials resist bending and may break if forced.
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Which word best describes a material that can bend easily and return to shape?
Which word best describes a material that can bend easily and return to shape?
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Flexible. Flexible materials can bend and go back to their original shape.
Flexible. Flexible materials can bend and go back to their original shape.
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What is the property called flexibility when describing a material?
What is the property called flexibility when describing a material?
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Flexibility is how easily a material bends without breaking. It measures how much something can bend and bounce back.
Flexibility is how easily a material bends without breaking. It measures how much something can bend and bounce back.
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Which option best describes a cotton ball: hard or soft?
Which option best describes a cotton ball: hard or soft?
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Soft. Cotton compresses easily when squeezed.
Soft. Cotton compresses easily when squeezed.
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Which option best describes the texture of glass: smooth or rough?
Which option best describes the texture of glass: smooth or rough?
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Smooth. Glass has an even surface with no bumps.
Smooth. Glass has an even surface with no bumps.
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Identify the property you are describing when you say, "This material bends easily."
Identify the property you are describing when you say, "This material bends easily."
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Flexibility. Bending easily describes the material's ability to flex.
Flexibility. Bending easily describes the material's ability to flex.
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Which option best describes a rubber band: flexible or stiff?
Which option best describes a rubber band: flexible or stiff?
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Flexible. Rubber bands stretch and bend without breaking.
Flexible. Rubber bands stretch and bend without breaking.
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Which option best describes a wooden ruler: flexible or stiff?
Which option best describes a wooden ruler: flexible or stiff?
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Stiff. Wood doesn't bend easily and stays straight.
Stiff. Wood doesn't bend easily and stays straight.
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Which option best describes a metal spoon: hard or soft?
Which option best describes a metal spoon: hard or soft?
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Hard. Metal is difficult to scratch or dent.
Hard. Metal is difficult to scratch or dent.
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Which option best describes the texture of sandpaper: smooth or rough?
Which option best describes the texture of sandpaper: smooth or rough?
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Rough. Sandpaper has a gritty surface that feels uneven.
Rough. Sandpaper has a gritty surface that feels uneven.
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Identify the property you are describing when you say, "This material feels rough."
Identify the property you are describing when you say, "This material feels rough."
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Texture. Rough describes how the material feels to touch.
Texture. Rough describes how the material feels to touch.
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