Choosing the best material

This task is about useful physical properties of materials.
What makes these materials good for the following situations?

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illustration: wooden framing of a house
a)  Why is wood used in the frames of houses?

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illustration: metal pot
b)  Why are pots for cooking made from metal?

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illustration: plastic cup
c)  Why do we use disposable cups made from plastic?

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illustration: woollen carpet
d)  Give two reasons why carpets are made from wool.
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