Glass Manufacturing Quiz

What is the primary ingredient that makes up 60% of glass?

• Rocks

• Sand

• Lime

• Water

What is the special term for broken glass that gets recycled in the glass-making process?

• Sparkle dust

• Glass chips

• Cullet

• Sand mix

How does recycling broken glass help the factory?

• It makes the glass look prettier

• It reduces energy use by up to 20%

• It makes the glass stronger

• It speeds up production

At what incredibly high temperature do the ingredients melt in the furnace?

• 100°

• 500°

• 1,000°

• 1,600°

How long does it take for all ingredients to melt completely in the furnace?

• 3 hours

• 3 days

• 3 weeks

• 3 minutes

What unique process does this factory use to create flat glass?

• Pressing method

• Float glass method

• Molding technique

• Cutting method

Why is the heat-shielding glass coating important?

• It makes glass look shinier

• It prevents heat from entering buildings

• It makes glass harder

• It reduces glass production costs

How much of the sun's heat does the special heat-shielding glass block?

• 10%

• 25%

• 35%

• 50%

What machine helps cool down the glass after it leaves the float bath?

• Freezer

• Cooler

• Lehr

• Mixer

How does the glass cutting machine actually cut glass?

• With a sharp blade

• By creating a score line

• By melting the glass

• By using high-pressure water