Y9 Geo Revision 1

The recycling code of Polyethelene Terephthalate is

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3

The recycling code of Polyvinyl Chloride is

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3

The recycling code of Polystyrene is

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

The recycling code 7 refers to

• Others
• Polypropylene

• Low Density Polyethylene

• Polystyrene

What is the largest market for plastics today?

• Baby toys

• Disposable crockery and utensils

• Packaging materials

• Garbage bags

Plastics can be divided into 2 main categories: Thermoset plastics and Thermoplastics. One reason thermoplastics are better for the environment is that....

• They are naturally found in nature

• They are completely non-toxic

• They are made from biodegradable elements

• They can easily be melted, remolded and recycled

Where can you find these symbols?

• On various plastic containers and packaging

• Only on recyclable plastic items

• On items made from recycled plastic

• On recycling bins

TRUE/FALSE-Thermoplastics can be melted and reshaped as many times as needed

• True

• False

What types of technology are used for fishing?

• Radar and sonar

• Spotter planes

• Flash freezing

• All of the above

What is "overfishing"?

• Fishing out of season

• Catching fish faster than they can replenish

• Catching fish from the top of the food chain

• Catching more fish than what people eat