Elementary School Science Quiz: Choosing Best Material

What this quiz covers

This quiz focuses on Choosing Best Material, giving you a quick way to practice the rules, question types, and explanations that matter most for Elementary School Science.

How to use this quiz

Try each quiz question before looking at the correct answer. Use the explanations to review missed ideas, then come back to similar questions until the pattern feels familiar.

Question 1

1. Metal, because it had rusty spots, so it is best after rain.
2. Plastic, because the test showed it was dry and fine after rain, so it is best outside. (correct answer)
3. Plastic, because the test showed it was wet and torn.
4. Clay, because clay is fun to shape.

Question 2

1. Cotton, because the test showed it absorbed 20 drops, so it soaks up the most water. (correct answer)
2. Plastic, because it absorbed 0 drops, so it cleans best.
3. Cotton, because it absorbed 0 drops.
4. Sponge, because I use sponges at home.

Question 3

1. Cardboard, because it is heavy and stiff, so it will fly best.
2. Fabric, because the test showed it is light and bendable, so it can fly well. (correct answer)
3. Wood, because it is heavy, so it will go higher.
4. Fabric, because fabric is my favorite.

Question 4

1. Paper, because it got wet and torn, so it will last outside.
2. Plastic, because the test showed it was dry and fine after rain, so it lasts outside. (correct answer)
3. Plastic, because it had rusty spots after rain.
4. Rock, because rocks do not get wet.

Question 5

1. Plastic, because it held 8 books, so it is the strongest.
2. Wood, because the test showed it held 12 books, so it is strongest for a bridge. (correct answer)
3. Paper, because it held 3 books, so it will hold the most weight.
4. Wood, because I like wood and it looks nice.

Question 6

1. Foil, because the test showed it did not soak, so it keeps water out. (correct answer)
2. Paper, because the test showed it soaked, so it will keep you dry.
3. Foil, because the test showed it soaked through.
4. Foil, because I like shiny things.

Question 7

1. Cardboard, because it held 5 books, which is the most.
2. Metal, because metal is always strongest.
3. Wood, because the test showed it held 12 books, so it can hold the most. (correct answer)
4. Wood, because it is brown.

Question 8

1. Plastic, because the ice melted in 10 minutes, so it kept ice the longest.
2. Foam, because the test showed ice melted in 25 minutes, so it kept cold the longest. (correct answer)
3. Foam, because the test showed ice melted in 5 minutes.
4. Wood, because wood is hard.

Question 9

1. Fabric, because the test showed water soaked through.
2. Plastic, because the test showed water did not soak through, so it keeps you dry. (correct answer)
3. Plastic, because water soaked through it fast.
4. Rubber, because rubber is always best for rain.

Question 10

1. Foil, because water did not soak through, so it keeps rain out. (correct answer)
2. Fabric, because water soaked through, so it keeps rain out.
3. Foil, because I think foil looks shiny and nice.
4. Plastic, because it is bendable, so it is best for a kite.

Question 11

1. Foam, because the test showed the ice melted in 25 minutes, so it kept ice the longest. (correct answer)
2. Paper, because the ice melted in 5 minutes, so it keeps things cold best.
3. Foam, because the ice melted in 5 minutes.
4. Glass, because glass is strong and clear.

Question 12

1. Foam, because ice melted in 25 minutes, so it kept ice cold the longest. (correct answer)
2. Fabric, because ice melted in 12 minutes, so it kept ice cold the longest.
3. Foam, because ice melted in 5 minutes, so it kept ice cold the longest.
4. Metal, because it is shiny and will keep food cold.

Question 13

1. Wood, because it is heavy and stiff, so it will fly best.
2. Paper, because it is light and bendable, so it can fly.
3. Cardboard, because it is heavy, so it will stay up.
4. Fabric, because it is light and bendable, so it can fly. (correct answer)

Question 14

1. Foil, because it absorbed 0 drops, so it soaks up spills best.
2. Cotton, because it absorbed 20 drops, so it soaks up the most water. (correct answer)
3. Cotton, because it absorbed 15 drops, so it soaks up the most water.
4. Plastic, because it is smooth and nice for cleaning.

Question 15

1. Fabric, because ice melted in 12 minutes, so it keeps things cold the best.
2. Foam, because it is light to carry to school.
3. Foam, because ice melted in 25 minutes (longest), so it keeps things cold best. (correct answer)
4. Paper, because ice melted in 5 minutes, so it keeps things cold longer.

Question 16

1. Cardboard, because it is heavy and stiff, so it will fly best.
2. Paper, because it is light and bendable, so it can fly as a kite. (correct answer)
3. Wood, because it is heavy and stiff, so it is best for a kite.
4. Paper, because the test showed it was heavy and stiff.

Question 17

1. Plastic, because it held 8 books, so it is strong for a bridge.
2. Wood, because it held 12 books (most), so it is strongest for a bridge. (correct answer)
3. Paper, because it held 3 books, so it is strong for a bridge.
4. Wood, because I like wood the best for building things.

Question 18

1. Plastic, because it held 8 books, so it is the strongest.
2. Wood, because it held 12 books (most), so the bridge will be strong. (correct answer)
3. Paper, because it held 3 books, so it will hold a lot.
4. Wood, because I like wood the best.

Question 19

1. Paper, because it was wet and torn, so it will last outside.
2. Plastic, because it stayed dry and fine, so it lasts best in rain. (correct answer)
3. Metal, because it had rusty spots, so it is best in rain.
4. Plastic, because it is fun to play with outside.

Question 20

1. Wood, because it was damp, okay, so it stayed the most dry.
2. Plastic, because it was dry and fine, so it will last outside best. (correct answer)
3. Plastic, because paper was dry and fine in the test.
4. Paper, because it was wet and torn, so it is best outside.