Waterproof
6 free practice questions with explanations
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Waterproof: example questions & answers
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What does 'waterproof' mean?
- AIt is always wet and drippy
- BWater cannot soak through it✓
- CIt floats on water
- DIt melts in water
Answer: Waterproof means water cannot get through, so it keeps things dry.
Which of these would keep you dry in the rain?
- AA raincoat✓
- BA cotton t-shirt
- CA woolly jumper
- DA paper hat
Answer: A raincoat is made from waterproof material, so the rain runs off and keeps you dry.
Which of these materials is waterproof?
- ATissue
- BPlastic✓
- CCardboard
- DPaper
Answer: Plastic is waterproof because water cannot soak through it, unlike paper or tissue.
Why do we wear wellington boots when it is wet outside?
- AThey let water and mud soak in
- BThey make us run faster
- CThey keep our feet cold and wet
- DThey are waterproof and keep our feet dry✓
Answer: Wellies are made from waterproof rubber, so they stop water getting in and keep our feet dry.
What would happen to a paper towel if you poured water on it?
- AIt would turn hard and shiny
- BIt would stay dry and crisp
- CIt would soak up the water and get soggy✓
- DThe water would bounce off
Answer: Paper is not waterproof, so it soaks up water and becomes soggy and weak.
An umbrella keeps us dry because it is made of a material that does what?
- AStops the rain getting through✓
- BMakes the rain disappear like magic
- CTurns the rain into fluffy snow
- DSoaks up all the rain and holds it
Answer: An umbrella is made of waterproof material, so rain slides off instead of soaking through.