Question

earthenware is a(n) ______________
a. hard, white, translucent ceramic that is made by firing kaolin and other materials. it was first created by the chinese over 10,000 years ago.
b. common material used for pottery and decorative objects. it has to be fired and glazed because it is so brittle and porous in its natural form.
c. advanced technique that allows for more detailed figures, and through glazing the artistic qualities are intensified.
d. type of fine textured ceramic ware, which is non - conductive and requires a high firing temperature.
please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

• Option a describes porcelain (made from kaolin, hard/white/translucent), not earthenware.
• Option b: Earthenware is a common material for pottery/decorative objects, is brittle/porous in natural form, and needs firing/glazing. This matches earthenware's properties.
• Option c: The description doesn't fit earthenware (more about a technique for detailed figures, not earthenware's nature).
• Option d: Earthenware has a coarser texture and lower firing temperature than fine - textured ceramics like porcelain.

Answer:

B. common material used for pottery and decorative objects. It has to be fired and glazed because it is so brittle and porous in its natural form.