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WorksheetsGCSE Materials Quiz (OCR DT)
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What are the three main types of timber ?
Light wood, heavy wood, plywood
Softwood, Hardwood, Manufactured
Light wood, heavy wood and man-made
Straight grain, knotted wood, no grain
Corriflute is made from
corrigated high-impact polypropylene resin
high-impact plastic
corrigated high impact polystyrene
plastic ridges
Hardwood trees have the following properties (2 answers)
They are used in building work and construction.
Their used for high quality furniture.
Thin needle like leaves, grow fast and stay green all year.
Broad leaves, grow slowly and loose leaves in winter.
Softwood trees have the following properties (2 answers)
They are used in building work and construction
Their used for high quality furniture
Thin needle like leaves, grow fast and stay green all year.
Broad leaves, grow slowly and loose leaves in winter.
Which of the following are properties of manufactured boards?
Lightweight, waterproof and can be any colour
Large sheets of material, multi directional strength,
Comes in one standard thickness
Waterproof, fire resistant, heavy
Usually blue, easy to cut, shape and sand, strong, lightweight and water resistant. This material is:
polystyrene
styrafoam
styrofoam
foamboard
Paper is measured in ___ which is the ___________
gm - grammage of a metre
microns - thickness of the paper
g's - grams of paper
gsm - grams per square metre
Board is measured in ________
gms per square metre
microns, (thousandths of a millimeter)
grammage of a metre
millimeters
Board is classified as 'paper with a thickness greater than...'
170 gsm
120 gsm
150 gsm
200 gsm
The size of A4 is? (2 answers)
420 x 297 mm
297 x 210 mm
148.5 x 210 mm
29.7 x 21 cm
What are the two main categories of metals?
shiny and rusty
Ferrous and non-ferrous
Alloys and pure metals
steel and non-steel
Ferrous metals all contain:
iron
lead
tin
steel
Non-ferrous metals include:
Aluminium, copper and tin
Bronze, copper and mild steel
Pewter, zinc and carbon steel
Cast iron, lead and tungsten
Metals that are mixed to enhance their properties are called...
solder
alloys
polymers
alchemy
Polymers that can be remelted down and reused are called?
Thermosetpolymers
Thermopolymers
Monomers
Polymers
What are the properties of thermoset polymers?
They can be recycled and remelted
They can only be remelted once
Undergo a chemical change when heated and become hard
They can be recycled many times
Naturally occurring polymers include:
grass, hemp, sweetcorn
silk, wool, animal horn
bamboo, papyrus, flax
poppies, peanuts, parsnips
Natural fabrics can be made from (2 answers)
Cotton flax and hemp plants
Goats, rabbits, lamas and sheep
Poppies, marigolds and ivy
Guinea pigs, cats and kangaroos
Synthetic fibers are
Are biodegradeable and eco friendly
Oil and coal and we have an endless supply
Petrochemicals and are non sustainable
Petrochemicals and be recycled
Synthetic fabrics have the following properties.
flame, crease and stain resistance
absorb perspiration and body odours well
repel paint and food spills
are extra thick and last longer
What are the three methods of producing fabric?
Braiding, spinning and knitting
Knitted, woven and non-woven
Tapestry, weaving and knitting
Weaving, bonding and crotchet
Precious metal clay and polymorph are examples of what type of materials?
Modern materials
Smart materials
Clever materials
Futuristic materials
Thermochromic and photochromic materials are examples of what type of material?
Modern materials
Smart materials
Clever materials
Futuristic materials
Glass reinforced plastic is used for:
Life jackets, firemens coats and tents
hockey sticks, goal posts and shin pads
Boat hulls, car bodies and roofs
Car engine parts, bumpers and side panels
Which of the following are technical textiles?
Kevlar, Koolmax, Komex
Fastskin, Nomex and Kevlar
Fastskin, thickskin and sharkskin
Nomex, Coolmax, Kelvinex
