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Part I: Multiple Choice (1–10)
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. What is a useful change in materials?
A. Burning plastic B. Melting wax
C. Rusting metal D. Spoiling food
2. Which material is absorbent?
A. Glass B. Plastic C. Sponge D. Metal
3. What kind of change is harmful to the environment?
A. Folding paper B. Cooking rice
C. Burning rubber D. Freezing water
4. What should you do before using a chemical?
A. Throw it away B. Burn it
C. Read the label D. Mix it with another
5. What is a reactive material found at home?
A. Spoon B. Paper C. Bleach D. Cloth
6. Which practice helps reduce waste?
A. Burning B. Throwing C. Reusing D. Polluting
7. What happens when metal rusts?
A. It becomes stronger B. It becomes shiny
C. It weakens D. It grows
8. What kind of change is melting candle wax?
A. Harmful B. Dangerous C. Useful D. Useless
9. Which material is water-resistant?
A. Paper B. Towel C. Raincoat D. Sponge
10. What is one reason to avoid burning plastic?
A. It smells good B. It saves time
C. It causes pollution D. It becomes metal
Part II: Essay (11–15)
Directions: Answer the questions in 2–3 sentences.
11. Describe one useful change in materials and explain how it helps
people.
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12. What are two harmful effects of burning waste materials?
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13. Why is it important to reuse and recycle materials?
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14. How can you safely handle reactive materials at home?
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15. What can you do to help reduce harmful changes in materials in
your community?
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