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PLASTICS 8 GRADE

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Plastics are ________ in weight.

a)

Very heavy

b)

Light

c)

Neglible

d)

Heavy

2.

Pastics are _________

a)

Conductors

b)

Semiconductors

c)

Conductors at room temperature only

d)

Insulators

3.

There are __________ main groups of plastics

a)

2

b)

4

c)

3

d)

5

4.

Thermosetting plastics :

a)

Can be repeatedly remolded

b)

Can not be melted and remoulded after forming

c)

Are easier to produce

d)

None of the above

5.

Which of the following materials cannot be recycled?

a)

aluminium

b)

plastic bags

c)

glass bottles

d)

Cartoon Boxes

6.

Plastics are renewable resources

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Plastics corrode easily

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Plastics are very combustible

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Plastic is bad for environment because :

a)

They are non biodegradable

b)

The harm aquatic life

c)

They are a toxin carrier

d)

All of these

10.

Plastic bags are not recyclable.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Plastic bottles should be recycled with the cap screwed on, rather than separating the cap before throwing it in the bin.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Some characteristic properties of plastic are:

a)

Plastic is non-reactive and non-corrosive

b)

Plastic is light, strong and durable.

c)

Plastics are poor conductors of electricity

d)

All above answers are correct

13.

Which of the following is non-biodegradable

a)

Paper

b)

Cotton cloth

c)

Wood

d)

Plastic

14.

thermoplastics and thermosets are the main classifications of plastics

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Plastics differ from metals as they are:

a)

Weaker

b)

Harder to corrode

c)

Softer

d)

All the above

16.

Thermo plastics cools to set in shape it was moulded; it can be reheated and remoulded

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Plastics are available in many different colours and forms

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Why are thermosetting plastics used for electrical fittings and pot handles because

a)

The are black

b)

They resist fire

c)

They are tough

d)

None of the above

19.

Why is plastic replacing so many other materials?

a)

Lighter weight

b)

Ease of fabrication

c)

Available is many different forms

d)

All of the abobe

20.

Plastics are now used a lot in the automotive industry because

a)

Cars will be lighter and will use less fuel to propel them

b)

It easier to clean

c)

Easier to dispose of

d)

None of the above