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PALASTICS

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Why do you think people use plastic for their products ?

a)

Because it's WEEK

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

2.
What term means "does not break down in the environment"
a)
biodegradeable
b)
non-degradeable
c)
corrosive
d)
biodegenerative
3.
does plastic melt ?
a)
no way 
b)
maybe 
c)
i don't know
d)
yes 
4.
WHERE DO WE FIND PLASTIC?
a)
FROM TREES
b)
We get plastic from oil and natural gaseS
c)
FROM HUMAN BEINGS
d)
FROM ANIMALS
5.

Select the best definition for the word durable.

a)

breaks a lot

b)

tough and able to last a long time

c)

very little

d)

smells bad

6.

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

7.

Where does the most plastic waste come from?

a)

Packaging

b)

Plastic bags

c)

Fishing line

d)

Rubber products

8.

_________ is the first fully synthetic fibre.

a)

Acrylic

b)

Polyester

c)

Nylon

d)

Rayon

9.

What of the following is used for making stockings and parachutes?

a)

Bakelite

b)

Wool

c)

Nylon

d)

Cotton

10.

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

11.

Identify the type of plastic that can best be used to make electrical switches.

a)

PVC

b)

Polythene

c)

PET

d)

Bakelite

12.

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

13.

Terylene is a popular form of

a)

Polyester

b)

Monomer

c)

Plastic

d)

Nylon

14.

Petrochemicals are

a)

mixtures of petrol and chemical fertilizer.

b)

materials obtained from petroleum refining.

c)

mixtures of coal and petrol.

d)

mixtures of wood and chemicals.

15.

Pickles are stored in plastic bottles mainly because they are:

a)

non-biodegradable

b)

good insulators

c)

durable

d)

non-reactive

16.

Polyethylene terephthalate belongs to which class of synthetic polymer?

a)

Plastic

b)

Polyolefin

c)

Nylon

d)

Polyester

17.

In Which Of The Following Statement Is Or Are Incorrect?

a)

Nylon was made in the year 1931.

b)

Nylon developed in Netherlands and London.

c)

Nylon is not attacked by moths and ordinary chemicals.

d)

Nylon fibre have high abrasion resistance

18.

How many times can thermosetting plastics be heated and shaped?

a)

Once.

b)

Twice.

c)

Three times.

d)

Many times.

19.
What does 'brittle' mean?
a)
Soft
b)
Easily breakable
c)
Easily bendable
d)
Tough
20.

What are long-chain molecules made of?

a)

monomers

b)

big molecules

c)

nylon