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Bioplastics

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Are ALL plastics degradable?

a)

No, only bioplastics

b)

Yes, but they degrade at different times

c)

Yes, all plastics degrade the same way

d)

No, only compostable plastics can degrade

2.

What does biodegradable mean?

a)

Biodegradable means it can be broken down by bacteria and fungi

b)

Biodegradable means it can be broken down by water

c)

Biodegradable means it can be broken down by sunlight

d)

Biodegradable means it can be broken down by a hammer

3.

If something is compostable, how fast must it degrade?

a)

80% must degrade in a week

b)

Most of it must degrade in a month

c)

60% must degrade in a year

d)

Most of it must degrade in half a year

4.

What does a plasticizer do?

a)

A plasticizer makes a plastic more durable

b)

A plasticizer makes a plastic more rigid

c)

A plasticizer makes a plastic more flexible

d)

A plasticizer makes a plastic stronger

5.

How does a cross-liking agent work?

a)

It connects polymer chains together, making the plastic stronger and more rigid

b)

It connects polymer chains together, making the plastic stronger and more flexible

c)

It connects polymer chains together, making the plastic more colorful

d)

It disconnects the polymer chains, making the plastic stronger

6.

Where is starch found in nature?

a)

Starch is found in plants like grains and vegetables

b)

Starch is found in animal products

c)

Starch is found only in potatoes

d)

Starch is found in wood

7.

Where is agar found in nature?

a)

Agar is found in plants like corn

b)

Agar is found in animals like pigs

c)

Agar is found in algae

d)

Agar is found in vegetables

8.

What plasticizer is often added when making bioplastics?

a)

Borax is added as a plasticizer

b)

Corn starch is added as a plasticizer

c)

Casein is added as a plasticizer

d)

Glycerin is added as a plasticizer

9.

What do all plastic-making recipes have in common?

a)

Heating up the material so it can be shaped

b)

Adding glycerin as a plasticizer

c)

Straining to remove the solids from the liquid

d)

Waiting 3-4 days for the plastic to dry

10.

Advanced question!

What bioplastic is this?

a)

Starch

b)

Gelatin

c)

Agar

d)

Casein

11.

Advanced question!

What bioplastic is this?

a)

Starch

b)

Gelatin

c)

Agar

d)

Casein