Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Which material would be the most suitable for making a container to keep ice cream from melting quickly?

A Steel
B Copper
C Aluminum
D Styrofoam
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Step 1: To keep ice cream cold, we need to prevent heat from the surroundings from entering. Step 2: This requires a poor conductor (insulator). Step 3: Styrofoam is a very poor conductor compared to metals.

Correct answer: Styrofoam

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