Types of Materials Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science

Free practice quiz: Types of Materials (CBSE Class 6 Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is the main property of metals?

   1. Brittleness
   2. Malleability
   3. Insulation
   4. Transparency
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   Answer: B. Malleability

   Metals are primarily known for their malleability, which means they can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

2. Which of these is an example of a synthetic material?

   1. Cotton
   2. Silk
   3. Polyester
   4. Wool
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   Answer: C. Polyester

   Polyester is a synthetic material made from petroleum, while the others are natural fibers.

3. What is the characteristic of metals that allows them to be stretched into wires?

   1. Ductility
   2. Malleability
   3. Brittleness
   4. Density
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   Answer: A. Ductility

   Ductility is the ability of metals to be drawn into wires without breaking.

4. What distinguishes a conductive material from an insulator?

   1. Conductors allow electric flow
   2. Insulators allow electric flow
   3. Both have no charge
   4. Both are the same
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   Answer: A. Conductors allow electric flow

   Conductors facilitate the movement of electrical charge; insulators do not.

5. If a new material can withstand extreme temperatures without melting, what quality does it possess?

   1. Flexibility
   2. Brittleness
   3. Melting point
   4. Viscosity
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   Answer: C. Melting point

   A high melting point indicates that a material can resist melting under extreme temperatures.

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