WorksheetsProperties and Types of Materials
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
What type of wood is the above?
Manmade
Softwood
Hardwood
What are the three main types of timber ?
Light wood, heavy wood, plywood
Softwood, Hardwood, Manufactured
Light wood, heavy wood and man-made
Straight grain, knotted wood, no grain
Hardwood trees have the following properties (2 answers)
They are used in building work and construction.
Their used for high quality furniture.
Thin needle like leaves, grow fast and stay green all year.
Broad leaves, grow slowly and loose leaves in winter.
Softwood trees have the following properties (2 answers)
They are used in building work and construction
Their used for high quality furniture
Thin needle like leaves, grow fast and stay green all year.
Broad leaves, grow slowly and loose leaves in winter.
Which of the following are properties of manufactured boards?
Lightweight, waterproof and can be any colour
Large sheets of material, multi directional strength,
Comes in one standard thickness
Waterproof, fire resistant, heavy
What are the two main categories of metals?
shiny and rusty
Ferrous and non-ferrous
Alloys and pure metals
steel and non-steel
Ferrous metals all contain:
iron
lead
tin
steel
Non-ferrous metals include:
Aluminium, copper and tin
Bronze, copper and mild steel
Pewter, zinc and carbon steel
Cast iron, lead and tungsten
Metals that are mixed to enhance their properties are called...
solder
alloys
polymers
alchemy
Synthetic fibers are
Are biodegradeable and eco friendly
Oil and coal and we have an endless supply
Petrochemicals and are non sustainable
Petrochemicals and be recycled
What are the three methods of producing fabric?
Braiding, spinning and knitting
Knitted, woven and non-woven
Tapestry, weaving and knitting
Weaving, bonding and crotchet
Which property is crucial for tools such as drills bits and files?
Hardness
Low Malleability
Electrical conductivity
Toughness
Mary will go bungee jumping tomorrow. Hopefully the rope has good __________________________________
Tensile Strength
Elasticity
Compressive Strength
Ductility
Which of the following is not the examples of manufactured boards?
Plywood
Chipboard
Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
Beech wood
Which of the following is a synthetic fibre?
Cotton
Wool
Polyester
Silk
Which of the following fibres is thermoplastic?
Cotton
Polyester
Wool
Silk
Layers of veneers bonded with glue to produce a flat sheet
Pine
Plywood
Chipboard
Reinforced polymers
What is the name of this timber based product?
MDF
Chipboard
Plywood
Hardboard
The material shown in the image is (a)
Thermoplastics are ..............
Plastics that can be reshaped by heating once
Plastics that give out thermal energy
Plastics that that can be reshaped many times
Plastics that cannot be recycled
Select the softwood...
Oak
Pine
Ash
Maple
What category of wood is this?
Hardwood
Softwood
Manmade
Name that material property
Elasticity
Stretchability
Flexible
Strong
What does Plasticity mean?
the ability of a material to permanently change in shape
the ability of a material to stay in shape
the ability of a material to move around
the ability of a material to remember its original shape
The ability of material that can be drawn out and stretched without breaking is called...
Ductility
Stretchy
Flexible
Brittle
The ability of a material is to resist wear, scratching and indentation is called...
Hardness
Brittle
Chemical Resistant
Corrosion
The ability to resist being squashed is called...
Toughness
Interfacing
Compressive strength
Embedding
Stiffness is when a material can....
Hold its shape without bending or flexing
Hold its shape without melting
Hold its shape without erodding
Hold its shape without breaking
What does the term "Aesthetics" mean?
The ability of the material to hold in heat
The breakdown of a material that has a reaction to water
The appearance of a material, including shape, colour and feel
The ability to attract a magnet
What is the name for a material that can easily transfer heat?
A thermal insulator
A thermal conductor
An electrical insulator
An electrical conductor
Silk and Cotton are both natural fibres, name one other.
(a)
Silk is a natural, raw fibre sourced from the cocoon of the larvae of a silkworm
True
False
What is the name of a thin yarn used in sewing?
Wool
Thread
Fabric
Fibre
What type of textile is highly insulative and often used in sweaters and blankets?
Human hair
Polyester
Wool
Silk
What material is often used in outerwear due to its low absorbency?
Nylon
Cotton
Wool
Kevlar
What are the three types of material properties that designers need to take into consideration?
Physical, Working, Looks
Physical, Working, Aesthetic
Working, Mechanical, Aesthetic
Physical, Scientific, Working
Why is it important for designers to know about the properties of materials?
