GCSE D&T Unit 4 - Paper and Boards

Papers and boards are made from natural fibres (cellulose), usually sourced from?

• Wool
• Metal
• Wood

The first stage in the production of paper and board is to make?<br />

• Paste
• Pulp
• Cellulose

What chemical is used to decrease the natural colour of paper so it becomes 'brighter' or 'whiter'?

• Bleach
• Chlorine
• Pulp

Paper is measured in what unit?

• CM
• MM
• GSM

Which size of paper is the largest?

• A1
• A2
• A3
• A4

Which size of paper is the smallest?

• A2
• A3
• A4
• A5

Copier paper usually weights how many gsm?

• 60gsm
• 80gsm
• 100gsm
• 140gsm

Cartridge paper comes in a range of weights, what is the highest weight that cartridge paper can be?

• 120gsm
• 150gsm
• 180gsm
• 200gsm

Tracking paper is around 60-90gsm and is?

• Translucent
• Opaque
• Thick<br />

Anything above which gsm is classified as a board?

• 200gsm
• 220gsm
• 240gsm
• 260gsm