Rubber

Key Notes :

What is Rubber?

• Rubber is a soft and stretchy material that can bend and return to its original shape.
• It is commonly used to make everyday items like erasers, balloons, and rubber bands.

Where Does Rubber Come From?

• Natural rubber comes from the sap of rubber trees. This sap is called latex.
• Rubber trees mostly grow in warm, tropical areas like Asia, Africa, and South America.

How is Rubber Made?

• The sap from rubber trees is collected and then processed to make natural rubber.
• There is also synthetic rubber, which is made in factories using chemicals.

Uses of Rubber

• Rubber is used to make many things, such as tires, shoes, gloves, and toys.
• It is also used in making things that need to be waterproof, like rain boots and rubber hoses.

Why is Rubber Important?

• Rubber is strong and flexible, making it perfect for making items that need to stretch or bounce back into shape.
• It helps protect things by making items like car tires and safety gloves.

Fun Fact!

• Did you know that erasers used to be made from bread? Now they are made from rubber to erase pencil marks better!

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