WorksheetsBioplastics
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
Are ALL plastics degradable?
No, only bioplastics
Yes, but they degrade at different times
Yes, all plastics degrade the same way
No, only compostable plastics can degrade
What does biodegradable mean?
Biodegradable means it can be broken down by bacteria and fungi
Biodegradable means it can be broken down by water
Biodegradable means it can be broken down by sunlight
Biodegradable means it can be broken down by a hammer
If something is compostable, how fast must it degrade?
80% must degrade in a week
Most of it must degrade in a month
60% must degrade in a year
Most of it must degrade in half a year
What does a plasticizer do?
A plasticizer makes a plastic more durable
A plasticizer makes a plastic more rigid
A plasticizer makes a plastic more flexible
A plasticizer makes a plastic stronger
How does a cross-liking agent work?
It connects polymer chains together, making the plastic stronger and more rigid
It connects polymer chains together, making the plastic stronger and more flexible
It connects polymer chains together, making the plastic more colorful
It disconnects the polymer chains, making the plastic stronger
Where is starch found in nature?
Starch is found in plants like grains and vegetables
Starch is found in animal products
Starch is found only in potatoes
Starch is found in wood
Where is agar found in nature?
Agar is found in plants like corn
Agar is found in animals like pigs
Agar is found in algae
Agar is found in vegetables
What plasticizer is often added when making bioplastics?
Borax is added as a plasticizer
Corn starch is added as a plasticizer
Casein is added as a plasticizer
Glycerin is added as a plasticizer
What do all plastic-making recipes have in common?
Heating up the material so it can be shaped
Adding glycerin as a plasticizer
Straining to remove the solids from the liquid
Waiting 3-4 days for the plastic to dry
Advanced question!
What bioplastic is this?
Starch
Gelatin
Agar
Casein
Advanced question!
What bioplastic is this?
Starch
Gelatin
Agar
Casein
