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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The thickness of paper is known as its 'weight' and this is measured in...
grams per square metre
grams per square mitre
grams per square millimetre
grams per square centimetre
What is "virgin fibre paper"?
Paper made entirely from "old" recycled pulp
Paper made entirely by a new machine
Paper made entirely from "new" wood pulp
Paper made entirely by hand
What type of wood comes from deciduous trees?
Softwood
Hardwood
Manufactured Boards
Plywood is a strong, flexible board because of how it is made. How is it made?
Fine particles of wood glued together
Layers of wood that are glued together at 90 degrees
Compressing wood chips together with a glue
Cutting a tree down and seasoning it
What type of metals are magnetic and are prone to rusting?
Ferrous
Non-Ferrous
Alloys
What type of metal does not contain iron?
Ferrous
Non-Ferrous
Alloys
Thermoforming plastic have what characteristic?
They are colourful
They can be reheated to change shape
They can be heated and cannot be heated again
They cannot be recycled
PET is a symbol for what plastic?
Polyethanol terephthalate
Polythene terephthalate
Polyethylene terephthalate
Polyethylene template
Wool is used for warm outer clothing and knitwear. Why is this?
Warm, good elasticity and absorbent which means it shrinks easily
Cool to wear, hardwearing, flammable
Cool to wear, easy to care for, strong
Can be cool or warm to wear, comfortable to wear and absorbent
There are three types of natural polymers used for textiles.. what are they?
Plants, insects and animals
Corn starch, insects and shells
Insects, plants and chemicals
Animals, insects and trees
