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All About Latex: A Year 2 Materials Quiz

Questions
Year 2
English

All About Latex: A Year 2 Materials Quiz

fig 1: A rubber tree being tapped, showing the white liquid latex flowing into a collection cup.
fig 1: A rubber tree being tapped, showing the white liquid latex flowing into a collection cup.


Explore the World of Latex

  1. Where does natural latex come from? A. Under the ground B. From a factory machine C. From the ocean D. From a tree
  1. What is the name of the tree that gives us latex? A. Rubber tree B. Pine tree C. Apple tree D. Oak tree
  1. What color is the liquid latex when it first comes out of the tree? A. Clear B. White C. Blue D. Green
  1. Which part of the tree is cut to let the latex flow out? A. The leaves B. The fruit C. The bark D. The roots
  1. Which word best describes a property of latex? A. Stretchy B. Crunchy C. Heavy D. Brittle
fig 2: Common household items like elastic bands, balloons, and gloves made from rubber and latex.
fig 2: Common household items like elastic bands, balloons, and gloves made from rubber and latex.

  1. Why is latex used to make swimming caps and gloves? A. Because it is see-through B. Because it is made of metal C. Because it is very hot D. Because it is waterproof
  1. Which of these everyday items is made from latex or rubber? A. A glass window B. A wooden chair C. An elastic band D. A metal spoon
  1. What happens to a latex balloon when you blow air into it? A. It shrinks B. It stretches and grows bigger C. It turns into a rock D. It breaks instantly
  1. When you pull a piece of rubber and then let it go, what does it do? A. It melts B. It stays long C. It turns into a liquid D. It snaps back to its original shape
  1. Which of these do we wear on our feet that is often made of rubber? A. Wellington boots B. Woolly socks C. Silk ribbons D. Paper slippers
  1. What do we call the tool used to fix a mistake in pencil? A. A sharpener B. A glue stick C. An eraser (rubber) D. A ruler
  1. Is latex a natural material or a man-made material? A. Man-made (it is made of plastic) B. Natural (it comes from plants) C. A type of rock D. A type of metal
  1. How do farmers collect latex from the trees? A. By catching drips in a cup B. By shaking the tree C. By digging it up from the soil D. By picking it like an apple
  1. Why are car tyres made of rubber? A. Because they need to be edible B. Because they need to be flexible and strong C. Because they need to be soft like a pillow D. Because they need to be clear like glass
  1. What is another name for the liquid that comes from the rubber tree? A. Water B. Oil C. Juice D. Sap
  1. What kind of weather do rubber trees like best? A. Dry and sandy B. Snowy and cold C. Hot and rainy D. Very windy
  1. Which of these properties makes latex good for a bouncy ball? A. It is springy B. It is transparent C. It is very heavy D. It is very sharp
  1. What would happen if we used paper instead of rubber for a garden hose? A. It would be too stretchy B. It would work perfectly C. The water would make the paper soggy and it would break D. It would be too strong

19. Which animal can sometimes give us a material similar to latex?
   A. Birds
   B. None, it comes from plants
   C. Fish
   D. Cows

20. Why do doctors wear latex gloves?
   A. To keep their hands warm in the snow
   B. To look like a superhero
   C. To make their hands bigger
   D. To keep their hands clean and safe from germs

21. What does 'flexible' mean?
   A. Something that can bend without breaking
   B. Something that is very loud
   C. Something that is very cold
   D. Something that breaks easily

22. Which of these is NOT a use for latex?
   A. Making elastic bands
   B. Making a glass bottle
   C. Making bike tyres
   D. Making balloons