GCSE D&T Unit 4 - Polymers

Polymers are usually made from synthetic materials and are also known as?

• Metals
• Plastics
• Moulds

Where are polymers and plastics derived from?

• Animals
• Oils
• Plants

Which type of polymer can be heated in order to become soft and flexible many times?

• Thermosetting
• Thermoforming

Which type of polymer can only be heated and set into shape once?

• Thermosetting
• Thermoforming

Which type of polymer forming process is often used to manufacture bottles?

• Blow moulding
• Extrusion
• Injection moulding
• Vacuum forming

Which type of polymer forming process is often used to manufacture food packaging?

• Blow moulding
• Extrusion
• Injection moulding
• Vacuum forming

High Impact Polystyrene is also known as?

• HAPs
• HEPs
• HIPs

Which type of polymer forming process is HIPs commonly used with in school?

• Blow moulding
• Extrusion
• Injection moulding
• Vacuum forming

Acrylic is a tough plastic that can come in a variety of thicknesses and colours, true or false?

• true
• false

Urea formaldehyde (UF) is a good electrical insulator and is commonly used to manufacture?

• Clothes
• Packaging
• Plug Sockets