WorksheetsRevision quiz Year 10
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which 2 statements are true for Ferrous metals
They do not contain Iron
They contain Iron
They are magnetic
They are not magnetic
Which 3 are ferrous metals
Cast Iron
Aluminium
High Speed Steel
Copper
Mild Steel
Ferrous metals usually corrode
True
False
Copper is used for electrical wiring because it is (select two properties)
ductile
electrical conductor
thermal conductor
malleable
toughness
Aluminium is used for fizzy drink cans because it is (2 reasons)
corrosion resistant
lightweight
thermal conductor
malleable
good compressive strength
Galvanizing is used to protect ferrous metals from corrosion. Which non-ferrous metal is used to coat the metals
Zinc
Brass
Bronze
Tin
Which polymer can be reheated and reshaped which allows it to be recycled
Thermoplastic / Thermoforming
Thermosetting
Which of the below are thermoplastics / thermoforming plastics
ABS
HIPS
PVC
Acrylic
Nylon
Thermosetting plastics can only be formed once as it cannot be reheated and therefore cannot be recycled.
Examples of thermosets are
Epoxy resin
Polyester resin
Urea formaldehyde
PET
High Impact Polystyrene Sheet
Which group is commonly used for electrical sockets
thermosetting plastics
thermoforming / Thermoplastics
Hardness is the
ability to be formed, hammered, bent into shape without breaking
ability to be stretched into lengths such as wires
ability to withstand wear, scratches, dent and abrasions
ability to withstand sudden shocks and impacts
Toughness is the
ability to be formed, hammered, bent into shape without breaking
ability to be stretched into lengths such as wires
ability to withstand wear, scratches, dent and abrasions
ability to withstand sudden shocks and impacts
Malleability / malleable is the
ability to be formed, hammered, bent into shape without breaking
ability to be stretched into lengths such as wires
ability to withstand wear, scratches, dent and abrasions
ability to withstand sudden shocks and impacts
Ductility / ductile is the
ability to be formed, hammered, bent into shape without breaking
ability to be stretched into lengths such as wires
ability to withstand wear, scratches, dent and abrasions
ability to withstand sudden shocks and impacts
Plastics are often preferred to metals for products because they
come in a variety of colours
are cheaper to mass produce
are lightweight therefore easier and cheaper to transport
do not need a finish as they are corrosion resistant and coloured
easier to form into complex shape
Natural timbers can be classified as Hardwoods and Softwoods.
Which group comes from coniferous trees?
Softwoods
Hardwoods
Natural timbers can be classified as Hardwoods and Softwoods.
Which group comes from deciduous trees?
Softwoods
Hardwoods
Natural timbers can be classified as Hardwoods and Softwoods.
Which group has broad leaves and is more expensive as it takes longer to grow?
Softwoods
Hardwoods
Natural timbers can be classified as Hardwoods and Softwoods.
Which group has needle-like leaves and is more less expensive as it grows faster?
Softwoods
Hardwoods
The cheapest group is usually
Softwoods
Hardwoods
Manufactured Boards
The group that is more environmentally friendly
Softwoods
Hardwoods
Manufactured Boards
Examples of Hardwoods
Pine
Cedar
Oak
Balsa
Mahogany
Examples of Hardwoods
Ash
Beech
Jelutong
Birch
Balsa
Examples of softwoods
Pine
Larch
Plywood
Spruce
MDF
Which manufactured board is made from layers of veneer glued at 90 degree angles for strength, and an aesthetically pleasing outer layer
MDF
Chipboard
Plywood
Blockboard
90 degree board
Deciduous trees have broad leaves
True
False
Coniferous trees lose their leaves
True
False
Give two reasons why copper is suitable for water pipes
Malleable
Corrosion resistant
Tough
Strong in compression
Tensile
Zinc is used for galvanizing ferrous metals to allow them to become ______________
corrosion resistant
shiny
magnetic
Cheaper
The ability to be bent, hammered, formed into shape without breaking is known as
(a)
The ability to be stretched into lengths without snapping, such as wires is known as (a)
Saeed never recycles his bottles. Which thermoforming plastics (thermoplastics) is used for manufacturing disposable bottles
Acrylic
PET
HIPS
Nylon
Which thermosetting plastics is used to manufacture electrical housings and sockets
Urea formaldehyde
ABS
Epoxy resin
Polystyrene
Saad goes home afterschool and plays with his lego set. Which thermoforming plastics is used to make Lego bricks
ABS
PVC
PVA
MMA
Yamen forgets to bring his ingredients for his food lessons but he always remembers the foil. Which non-ferrous metal is used to make foil
Aluminium
Tin
Lead
Zinc
Foil steel
Yamen cooks steaks on his metal pan. the metal pan has a plastic handle, select one reasons why it has this
Thermal conductor
Thermal insulator
Malleable
Ductile
Durable
Omar fell in a hole whilst walking home because the cover was missing. Which ferrous metal is commonly used to product the cover
Cast Iron
Stainless Steel
Copper
High Speed Steel
Mild steel
Kareem was chosen to taste Yamens and Saads cooking, he used a knife, fork and spoon. What ferrous metal is commonly used to make the cutlery
Cast Iron
High Speed steel
Stainless steel
Aluminium
Andrei has not removed his jacket/coat and when Mr Maflahi asked him to remove his jacket, he dropped his laptop as he was walking outside. The laptop did not break which demonstrated which main property?
Malleable
Toughness
Hardness
Ductility
Sana got angry at Yamens jokes, and threw a stapler at him. The stapler left a dent/scratch on Yamens glasses. Which property did the lens not have?
Hardness
Ductile
Malleable
Conductor
Ali decided to build a house during spring break. He decided to use a metal frame for the house for additional strength. The metal structure was put up but the house was never finished, the metal started to rust. Which group of metal did Ali use?
Ferrous
Non-ferrous
Alloy
Mubarak purchased a car which was made Aluminium. Give 2 reasons why his car made out of aluminium and not mild steel?
Reduce weight
corrosion resistant
cheaper
heavier
looks better
Ahmad wanted to finish in first place at this quiz so he decided to put glue on everyone's keyboards. Which thermosetting plastics was used in the manufacture of the glue (adhesive)?
Epoxy resin
Polyester resin
Melamine formaldehide
Phenol formaldehyde
PVC
What are the advantages of recycling plastic bottles?
Reducing waste in landfills, conserving energy and resources, and reducing pollution.
Creating more jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and saving money.
Why do ferrous metals corrode easily?
Absence of oxygen and moisture
Presence of protective coating
Low reactivity with oxygen and moisture
High reactivity with oxygen and moisture
What are the characteristics of hardwoods?
Hardwoods have narrow leaves and are generally less dense and softer than softwoods.
Hardwoods have needle-like leaves and are generally less dense and softer than softwoods.
Hardwoods have broad leaves and are generally less dense and softer than softwoods.
Hardwoods have broad leaves and are generally denser and harder than softwoods.
What are the advantages of using non-ferrous metals in construction?
Non-ferrous metals are lightweight, have high corrosion resistance, and are non-magnetic.
Non-ferrous metals have low strength and durability.
Non-ferrous metals are expensive and difficult to work with.
Non-ferrous metals are prone to rust and corrosion.
Which non-ferrous metal is commonly used in electrical wiring?
Copper
Aluminum
Steel
Brass
What are the properties of non-ferrous metals that make them suitable for marine applications?
Low melting point, low electrical conductivity, and poor resistance to corrosion
Corrosion resistance, high strength-to-weight ratio, and good thermal conductivity
Low strength-to-weight ratio, high thermal conductivity, and poor resistance to corrosion
High melting point, high electrical conductivity, and poor thermal conductivity
How does the use of non-ferrous metals contribute to sustainable manufacturing?
Non-ferrous metals have a higher carbon footprint compared to ferrous metals.
Non-ferrous metals are more expensive than ferrous metals, making them less sustainable.
Non-ferrous metals are more difficult to work with, leading to higher energy consumption in manufacturing processes.
Non-ferrous metals can be recycled indefinitely without losing their properties, reducing the need for mining and extraction of new raw materials.
