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Natural means something that is not man-made but only found in nature. Synthetic means that it is man-made.

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Synthetic materials are originally made by nature, but altered by humans making it synthetic.

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Pros
-natural
-could be more valuable
Cons
-more expensive
-takes millions of years to form
-hard on minors and the environment
-has more imperfections

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Pros
-cheaper
-helps the environment
-better quality
-faster to make
Cons
-not natural
-possibly less valuable

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The diagram below shows the process of how crude oil is made into plastic.

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How do synthetic materials affect society?

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How do synthetic materials affect society?

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Positive Effects
-Everything we have is mostly made of synthetic materials like clothes, buildings, homes, cars, and even eating utencils.

Negative Effects
-pollution
-waste
-Plastic, for example, is useful in many ways, but it could also affect the natural environment  because it's non-biodegradable.