Synthetic Fibres and Plastics Quiz

What are the two main sources of fibres?

• Plants and animals

• Chemicals and polymers

• Coal and petroleum

• Cotton and wool

Which type of fibres are man-made and produced with the help of chemicals?

• Natural fibres

• Polyester fibres

• Synthetic fibres

• Blended fibres

What is the process called in which monomers are joined together to form polymers?

• Polymerisation

• Cross-linking

• Polymer bonding

• Polymer synthesis

Where was nylon first invented?

• New York and London

• Rome and Paris

• Kolkata and Chennai

• Beijing and Tokyo

Answer explanation

Nylon’s name was derived from the places it was first invented. NY from New York and LON from London.

Which synthetic fibre is hydrophobic?

• Rayon

• Nylon

• Polyester

• Acrylic

Which synthetic fibre is used as a substitute for wool?

• Rayon

• Nylon

• Polyester

• Acrylic

Which type of plastics become soft on heating and harden when cooled?

• Thermoplastics

• Thermosetting plastics

• Polyvinyl chloride

• Bakelite

Which property of plastics makes them poor conductors of heat and electricity?

• Non-reactive

• Lightweight

• Durable

• Insulating

What is the term for the non-biodegradable substance that cannot be decomposed by natural processes?

• Polymer

• Thermoplastic

• Thermosetting plastic

• Plastic

What is the 5R principle for solving the plastic waste problem?

• Reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, refuse

• Recycle, reuse, refuse, reduce, recover

• Refuse, reduce, recover, recycle, reuse

• Recover, refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle