Bioplastics Quiz

During a science project, Arisya and Shafiq are discussing bioplastics. They wonder what a bioplastic that is biobased is made from. Can you help them?

• Metal scraps

• Plastic waste

• Renewable sources

• Fossil fuels

Aishah is conducting a project on sustainable materials. She wants to know which of the following is a common source for biobased bioplastics?

• Corn

• Coal

• Sand

• Glass

Irfan found a plastic bottle in the park and wondered what biodegradable means. He asked his friends Marsya, Faris, and Afiqah for their opinions.

• Can be recycled

• Can be reused

• Is made from plastic

• Decomposes naturally

During a class discussion, Alia mentioned the benefits of biobased bioplastics. What is the main benefit of biobased bioplastics?

• They are cheaper than fossil plastics

• They reduce carbon footprint

• They are always biodegradable

• They are made from metals

During a school project, Aziera and Laila were discussing the difference between biodegradable and compostable materials.

• Compostable is made from plastic

• Compostable breaks down in composting conditions

• They are the same

• Biodegradable is always better

During a science project, Arisya and her friends were discussing different types of materials. They wanted to know which of the following is a biopolymer?

• Polyester

• Polyethylene

• Polylactic Acid

• Polyvinyl Chloride

Afiqah is curious about the USDA BioPreferred Program. What is it?

• A program for making fossil fuels

• A program that promotes biobased products

• A program for recycling plastics

• A program for composting

During a science project, Alia and Kamilah are discussing bioplastics. They want to know which bioplastic is known as a drop-in replacement.

• PE

• PLA

• PBAT

• PHA

What is a potential application for biodegradable plastics that Khairin and Aiman discussed during their science project?

• Durable goods

• Glass bottles

• Metal containers

• Food packaging

Nabil is learning about sustainable materials and comes across the term 'biobased'. What does this term mean?

• Made from oil

• Made from plants

• Made from metals

• Made from glass