Man-made Things

1.How Are Man-Made Things Prepared Using Natural Things?

• Natural things are used as raw materials for making various things around us.
• Petrol and diesel used in vehicles are products made from crude oil during its purification.
• The furniture we use is made using wood from trees.
• Products like paints and grease are made using the chemicals obtained during the purification of petroleum.
• Iron is obtained from natural minerals.

2.Why Are Specific Raw Materials Used to Make Different Man-Made Things?

• Each natural material has a particular property required to make specific man-made things.
• For example, soil can be a cheap and readily available resource to make clay for pottery.
• Wood has cellulose fibres that are essential for making paper. Therefore, wood is used to make paper.