Grade 6 End of Term 2 Unit 1: Test Paper 1

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Subject: Science

Materials – Properties and Uses:

Read each question carefully before answering using complete sentences where necessary.

Section A – Multiple Choice

  1. Which of the following materials is malleable? a) Glass b) Copper c) Brick d) Diamond
  2. Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity? a) Wood b) Rubber c) Silver d) Paper
  3. Which of the following materials is the best conductor of heat? a) Water b) Air c) Aluminum d) Glass
  4. Which of the following materials is the most durable? a) Paper b) Plastic c) Steel d) Glass
  5. Which of the following materials is transparent? a) Wood b) Iron c) Glass d) Brick

Section B – Fill in the Blanks

  1. ________ is a property of a material that allows it to be stretched and bent without breaking.
  2. Materials that allow electricity to flow through them are called ________.
  3. The ability of a material to transfer heat is called ________.
  4. A material that can be easily shaped or molded into different forms is called ________.
  5. A material that does not allow light to pass through it is called ________.

Section C – Short Answer

  1. What are the three states of matter? Give an example of each.
  2. What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?
  3. What is the difference between a solid and a liquid?
  4. Explain the term ‘biodegradable material’.
  5. Give an example of a material that is both strong and lightweight.

Section D – Essay

  1. Explain the importance of recycling in conserving our natural resources. Provide examples of materials that can be recycled and how they are recycled.
  2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using plastic as a material in our daily lives.
  3. Explain the properties of metals that make them useful in construction and engineering. Give examples of metals commonly used in these fields and their properties.

I hope this helps you create an end-of-term exam paper for Grade 6 on the topic of Materials – Properties and Uses! Good luck!

Please also see exam/test papers for other topicss below:

Reversible and Irreversible Changes, States of Matter, Human Body Systems

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