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Synthetic Fibers and Plastics_E_2

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is nylon used for making parachutes and ropes for rock climbing?

a)

Because nylon fibre is strong and can hold heavy weight

b)

Low-density fibers

c)

Moisture resistance.

d)

Not affected by welding.

2.

Synthetic fibres and plastics, like natural fibres, are made of very large units called (a)  

3.

The small unit of polymer is called....

a)

Nylon

b)

Terylene

c)

Monomer

d)

Naphthalene

4.

what are plastics made of?

a)

petachemicals

b)

petrochemicals

c)

patrochemicals

d)

petrocemicals

5.

Synthetic fibres are made from raw materials called (a)  

6.

Why should we use a cotton carry bag or jute bag while going for shopping?

a)

Because they are biodegradable

b)

Because they are non-biodegradable

7.

Why do you think people use plastic for their products ?

a)

Because plastic is easily mouldable

b)

Because its very cheap and it's easy to make

c)

Because it's expensive

d)

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

8.



(a)  

9.

Teflon is used for nonstick coating on cookwares

a)

because it is a special plastic on which oil and water do not stick.

b)

because it has good resistance to heat and low temperature.

c)

because it has high coefficient of friction

d)

because it has bad resistance to light, UV and weathering.

10.

Plastic containers are favoured for storing food because of:

a)

their light weight,

b)

lower price

c)

good strength

d)

easy handling

11.

Which one is made of PLASTIC?

a)

Books

b)

Soda Can

c)

Milk Box

d)

Pet Bottle

12.

PET is a very familiar form of (a)  

13.

Which plastic is identified for recycling by the following symbol according to the European Commission?

a)

PP (polypropylene)

b)

PET (polyethylene terephthalate)

c)

PS (polystyrene)

d)

PVC (polyvinyl chloride)

14.

What is Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) most commonly used for?

a)

water bottles

b)

films

c)

utensils

d)

wires

15.

(a)   is a mixture of polyester and cotton.

16.

Which of the following material is a mixture of polyester and wool?

a)

Jute

b)

Polywool

c)

Polyester

d)

Nylon

17.

Materials that undergo decay are called (a)  

18.

Cans are ____________ materials.

a)

biodegradable

b)

non-biodegradable

19.

Plastics bottles are __________ products.

a)

biodegradable

b)

non-biodegradable

20.

Tin, aluminium and other metal are __________ products.

a)

biodegradable

b)

non-biodegradable

21.

Rayon is mixed with cotton to make bed sheets.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Rayon is mixed with wool to make carpets.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

How much time does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose?

a)

around 450 years

b)

around 50 years

c)

around 200 years

d)

around 5 years

24.

Why is plastic dangerous for animals?

a)

They can be trapped in plastic things.

b)

They can choke with small plastic pieces and die.

c)

They can eat plastic which fills their stomaches and they die of starvation because they don't feel hungry.

d)

Plastic is not so dangerous for animals.

25.

How can we help to reduce plastic pollution?

a)

We should use paper/cloth bags.

b)

We should use less plastic.

c)

We should refill our drinking bottles not buy new ones.

d)

We should avoid plastic or styrofoam containers.

e)

All answers are correct.

26.

Mention the type of polymer.

a)

linear

b)

natural

c)

cross linked

d)

synthetic

27.

PET is a kind of (a)   .

28.

Which of the following is true about plastic?

a)

It's cheap

b)

It's versatile (many uses)

c)

It's disposable

d)

All of the above

29.

Which of these materials is used to make rain boots?

a)

Paper

b)

Fabric

c)

Plastic

30.

What is it made of?

a)

Plastic

b)

wood

c)

Fabric

d)

Metal

31.

Most plastics are biodagrade

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Why are plastic containers used to store chemicals in labs?

a)

Plastics do not react with water and air.

b)

Plastics do not corrode easily.

c)

Cotton

d)

Silk

e)

PVC

33.

1. Identify the product based on the given features.

I. It is a man-made product.

II. It has a linear arrangement of monomer units.

III. It is used for making goods like toys, combs, containers, etc.

a)

Lycra

b)

Rayon

c)

Thermosets

d)

Thermoplastics

34.

PET is a very familiar form of

a)

chemical

b)

monomer

c)

polyester

d)

polyphenyl

35.

Modern non-stick cookware and the flat end of an electric iron has a coating of a polymer. Identify the name of the polymer.

a)

PVC

b)

Rayon

c)

Teflon

d)

Polyester

36.

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is used to warn food in a _________

a)

Microwave

b)

toaster oven

c)

griddle

d)

oven

37.

Plastics find extensive use in the health-care industry. Some examples of their use are:

a)

the packaging of tablets

b)

threads used for stitching wounds

c)

syringes

d)

doctors’ gloves

e)

medical instruments.

38.

Firefighters’ uniform is coated with a plastic that is fire resistant. Identify the plastic from the given options.

a)

Teflon

b)

Melamine

c)

PET

d)

Polyester

39.

Plastics which resists fire and can tolerate heat better than other plastics

a)

Bakelite

b)

Melamine

c)

Polythene

d)

PVC

40.

Melamine is used for making

a)

kitchenware.

b)

floor tiles.

c)

fire-resistant fabrics.

d)

all of them.

41.

Plastics are _______ conductors of heat and electricity.

a)

poor

b)

good

42.

Electrical wires have plastic covering for

a)

insulation

b)

large walls

c)

thin walls

d)

metal walls

43.

What is an insulator?

a)

Something that keeps objects warm

b)

Something that stores thermal energy

c)

Something that slows the transfer of thermal energy

d)

Something that allows the transfer of thermal energy

44.

What is a thermoplastic?

a)
b)
45.

Complete this statement. P.V.C can be used to make Window Frames, Drainage Pipes and (a)   .

46.

The two different categories of plastics are:

a)

Thermoplastics

b)

Thermohard Plastics

c)

Thermoset Plastics

d)

Thermotherm Plastics

47.

Which of the following statements is false?

a)

Thermoplastics are difficult to recycle

b)

Thermoplastics become soft when heated, and hard again when cooled

c)

Thermoplastics are environmentally friendly

d)

Thermoplastics are the most commonly used plastics

48.

Why are thermoplastics marked with different numbers?

a)

The number shows the type of thermoplastic

b)

The number shows the weight of the plastic

c)

The number shows the value of the plastic

d)

The number shows the production date of the plastic