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WorksheetsTypes of Plastics
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the largest market for plastics today?
Baby toys
Disposable crockery and utensils
Packaging materials
Garbage bags
Which are the correct properties of plastic?
Corrosive, waterproof, lightweight, cheap
Corrosive, waterproof, lightweight, expensive
Unreactive, waterproof, lightweight, cheap
Unreactive, waterproof, lightweight, expensive
Which of the following is not a plastic?
Printer ink
Nylon
Styrofoam
Vinyl flooring
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
What do these symbols indicate?
The number of times a plastic has already been recycled
The number of times a plastic can be recycled in the future
The type of plastic used
The country where the plastic was made
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
Although PET 1 plastic bottles are 100% recyclable, only about ____ % are actually recycled.
2
7
30
45
Disposable plastic water bottles fall into the first category. This is the easiest type of plastic to recycle, but...
It is permeable to carbon dioxide
It readily reacts with most acids
It is difficult to shape after recycling
It can be harmful to health if reused or drinks are left in it for a long time
Which plastic numbers are not easily recyclable?
1, 5
4, 2
3, 6
None, all plastics can be recycled
Polyester is a type of plastic which is often combined with cotton to make clothing. Advantages of this are that...
It makes the fabric fire-resistant
It gives the fabric a softer feel
It makes the fabric more wrinkle- and tear-resistant
it makes it easier to dye the fabric
