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Plastics Quiz 1 Y9

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Resistant materials that are designed to break down naturally are known as what?

a)

Biocompatible

b)

Biodegradable

c)

Biodynamic

d)

Bioenergetics

2.

The raw material to make plastic is oil.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What is meant by "malleable"?

a)

The material can be moulded

b)

The material can is plastic

c)

The material will not bend

4.

What is meant by “brittle”?

a)

The material is sharp

b)

The material is rough and dull

c)

The material is likely to bend and break

5.

Why is acrylic good for making signs? Select one or more of the following:

a)

It is cheap

b)

It comes in variety of colours

c)

It's water resistant

d)

It can't be melted or bent

e)

It's made of several different carbon chains

6.

Polymers are water proof?

a)

Yes, mostly

b)

No, of course not

7.

The common name for polymers is...

a)

Metal

b)

Glue

c)

Plastic

d)

Plywood

8.

Some polymers can be made from natural materials?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Why is recycling important?

a)

It helps plants to grow

b)

It helps us to use less raw materials and reduces the amount of waste that gets dumped at landfills

c)

It helps with our basic needs

d)

It helps us to keep our houses tidy

10.

Why do you think people use plastic for their products?

a)

Because it's strong

b)

Because it's expensive

c)

Because it's very cheap and it's easy to make

d)

Because it's rare and it's good for the environment

11.

Does plastic melt?

a)

No way

b)

I don't know

c)

Yes

d)

Maybe

12.

Where does most plastic end up? Select one or more of the following:

a)

Landfills

b)

Litter on the streets

c)

Schools

d)

Oceans

13.

What are the 2 main types of plastic?

a)

Recyclable or non recyclable

b)

Coloured or clear

c)

Thermo polymer or thermoset polymer

d)

Recycled or not recycled

14.

Many plastics become _________ with age.

a)

Discoloured

b)

Liquid

c)

Rough

d)

Rubbery