Physical properties of metals practice exercise 4

Course: Grade 9 Integrated science - Mixtures, Elements and Compounds - Metals and Alloys

Quiz Questions (35 questions)

Question 1
A jua kali artisan in Kisumu wants to make a decorative gate. Which property of the metal should he consider most when shaping the metal into patterns?
Question 2
A jua kali artisan in Kisumu wants to make a decorative gate. Which property of the metal should he consider most when shaping the metal into patterns?  (1 mark)
Question 3
A jua kali artisan in Kisumu wants to make a decorative gate. Which property of the metal should he consider most when shaping the metal into patterns?  (1 mark)
Question 4
A mechanical workshop in Eldoret uses stainless steel rods for making borehole hand pump handles. Which property of stainless steel makes it the best choice for this wet environment?
Question 5
A mechanical workshop in Eldoret uses stainless steel rods for making borehole hand pump handles. Which property of stainless steel makes it the best choice for this wet environment?  (1 mark)
Question 6
A mechanical workshop in Eldoret uses stainless steel rods for making borehole hand pump handles. Which property of stainless steel makes it the best choice for this wet environment?  (1 mark)
Question 7
A mechanical workshop in Eldoret uses stainless steel rods for making borehole hand pump handles. Which property of stainless steel makes it the best choice for this wet environment?  (1 mark)
Question 8
A technician in Turkana is setting up a windmill for pumping water. The turbine blades need to be shaped from a metal that is both strong and easy to form. Which combination of properties is most suitable?
Question 9
A technician in Turkana is setting up a windmill for pumping water. The turbine blades need to be shaped from a metal that is both strong and easy to form. Which combination of properties is most suitable?  (1 mark)
Question 10
A technician in Turkana is setting up a windmill for pumping water. The turbine blades need to be shaped from a metal that is both strong and easy to form. Which combination of properties is most suitable?  (1 mark)
Question 11
A welder is designing a solar cooker for a rural school in Laikipia. He must choose a metal sheet for the heat collector. Which property should guide his choice?
Question 12
A welder is designing a solar cooker for a rural school in Laikipia. He must choose a metal sheet for the heat collector. Which property should guide his choice?  (1 mark)
Question 13
A welder is designing a solar cooker for a rural school in Laikipia. He must choose a metal sheet for the heat collector. Which property should guide his choice?  (1 mark)
Question 14
Study the table comparing three metals used for different purposes. Which metal is BEST suited for making cooking pots? MetalElectrical ConductivityThermal ConductivityMalleabilityCost (KES/kg) IronMediumMediumLow100 AluminiumLowHighMedium150 CopperHighHighHigh500
Question 15
Study the table comparing three metals used for different purposes. Which metal is BEST suited for making cooking pots?  (1 mark) Metal Electrical Conductivity Thermal Conductivity Malleability Cost (KES/kg) Iron Medium Medium Low 100 Aluminium Low High Medium 150 Copper High High High 500
Question 16
Study the table below comparing three metals used for different purposes. Which metal is BEST suited for making cooking pots?  (1 mark) Metal Electrical Conductivity Thermal Conductivity Malleability Cost (KES/kg) Iron Medium Medium Low 100 Aluminium Low High Medium 150 Copper High High High 500
Question 17
The diagram shows farmers using a hoe, a panga, and a metal water can. Which tool best shows that its metal was shaped using malleability?
Question 18
The diagram below shows a hoe, a panga, and a metal water can. Which tool best shows that its metal was shaped using malleability?  (1 mark)
Question 19
The diagram below shows a hoe, a panga, and a metal water can. Which tool best shows that its metal was shaped using malleability?  (1 mark)
Question 20
The diagram below shows a hoe, a panga, and a metal water can. Which tool best shows that its metal was shaped using malleability?  (1 mark)
Question 21
During a power outage, a family in Nakuru uses an old copper wire to connect a battery to a bulb. The bulb lights up. What property of copper allowed this?
Question 22
During a power outage, a family in Nakuru uses an old copper wire to connect a battery to a bulb. The bulb lights up. What property of copper allowed this?  (1 mark)
Question 23
During a power outage, a family in Nakuru uses an old copper wire to connect a battery to a bulb. The bulb lights up. What property of copper allowed this?  (1 mark)
Question 24
Refer to the table showing the cost and properties of three metals used for roofing sheets. Which metal offers the best balance of malleability and cost for affordable housing projects? MetalMalleabilityCorrosion ResistanceCost per Sheet (KES) Galvanised IronMediumMedium850 AluminiumHighHigh1500 SteelLowLow700
Question 25
Refer to the table showing the cost and properties of three metals used for roofing sheets. Which metal offers the best balance of malleability and cost for affordable housing projects?  (1 mark) Metal Malleability Corrosion Resistance Cost per Sheet (KES) Galvanised Iron Medium Medium 850 Aluminium High High 1500 Steel Low Low 700
Question 26
Refer to the table showing the cost and properties of three metals used for roofing sheets. Which metal offers the best balance of malleability and cost for affordable housing projects?  (1 mark) Metal Malleability Corrosion Resistance Cost per Sheet (KES) Galvanised Iron Medium Medium 850 Aluminium High High 1500 Steel Low Low 700
Question 27
Refer to the table below showing the cost and properties of three metals used for roofing sheets. Which metal offers the best balance of malleability and cost for affordable housing projects?  (1 mark) Metal Malleability Corrosion Resistance Cost per Sheet (KES) Galvanised Iron Medium Medium 850 Aluminium High High 1500 Steel Low Low 700
Question 28
A chef in a Nairobi hotel notices that one cooking pot heats up faster than another of the same size. What might explain the difference?
Question 29
A chef in a Nairobi hotel notices that one cooking pot heats up faster than another of the same size. What might explain the difference?  (1 mark)
Question 30
A chef in a Nairobi hotel notices that one cooking pot heats up faster than another of the same size. What might explain the difference?  (1 mark)
Question 31
A chef in a Nairobi hotel notices that one cooking pot heats up faster than another of the same size. What might explain the difference?  (1 mark)
Question 32
Why would a technician in Nairobi prefer using copper instead of iron for making underground electric wires?
Question 33
Why would a technician in Nairobi prefer using copper instead of iron for making underground electric wires?  (1 mark)
Question 34
Why would a technician in Nairobi prefer using copper instead of iron for making underground electric wires?  (1 mark)
Question 35
Why would a technician in Nairobi prefer using copper instead of iron for making underground electric wires?  (1 mark)

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