Technology Topic 1,2

What is a biodegradable material?

• Can be reused multiple times
• Breaks down naturally in the environment
• Made in large numbers
• Only found in nature

Which of the following is a natural material?

• Nylon
• Polyester
• Wood
• Acrylic

Which material is synthetic?

• Grass
• Leather
• Nylon
• Wool

A non-renewable resource is one that:

• Can be used many times
• Cannot be processed
• Can only be used once
• Grows back quickly

What is meant by the term “mass production”?

• Making a few special items by hand
• Making large quantities using machines
• Digging natural resources from the ground
• Selling products door-to-door

Which of the following materials is made from processing cow skin?

• Paper
• Wool
• Bricks
• Leather shoes

What is one major reason synthetic materials are used today?

• They take longer to produce
• They can be easily grown
• They are more expensive
• They are cheaper to make in large amounts

The South African economy depends mostly on:

• Tourism
• Technology exports
• Resource mining
• Imports of goods

What is processing in Technology?

• Breaking down materials into waste
• Using raw materials, labour and methods to create new products
• Packing and delivering products
• Washing natural products for use

Which of the following is an environmentally friendly action?

• Throwing plastic into rivers
• Using more electricity in factories
• Recycling used paper
• Burning waste material