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Quiz on Asbestos

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of material is asbestos described as?

a)

Synthetic

b)

Natural

c)

Metallic

d)

Plastic

2.

What is the main reason asbestos is harmful?

a)

It is highly flammable

b)

It is toxic when ingested

c)

It causes lung disease

d)

It is radioactive

3.

Approximately how many people die every year in GB due to asbestos?

a)

1000

b)

2000

c)

5000

d)

7000

4.

Which of the following is true about asbestos exposure?

a)

You can see it.

b)

You can taste it.

c)

You can smell it.

d)

You can't see, taste, or smell it.

5.

What is one of the reasons asbestos is dangerous?

a)

It is very expensive.

b)

It is easy to detect.

c)

You won't know you have been exposed to it.

d)

It has a strong smell.

6.

Why is asbestos particularly dangerous?

a)

It is very expensive.

b)

It is easy to detect.

c)

It is invisible and undetectable by taste or smell.

d)

It has a strong odor.

7.

What is known about detecting asbestos?

a)

It is easily detectable.

b)

It is detectable by smell.

c)

It is detectable by taste.

d)

It is not detectable by sight, taste, or smell.

8.

How visible is asbestos?

a)

It is visible.

b)

It is invisible.

c)

It is brightly colored.

d)

It glows in the dark.

9.

Which type of asbestos is known for its high flexibility and excellent heat-resistant properties?

a)

Amosite

b)

Crocidolite

c)

Chrysotile

d)

Tremolite

10.

Where is Amosite (Brown Asbestos) mainly mined?

a)

Asia

b)

Africa

c)

Europe

d)

Australia

11.

Where can asbestos be found in relation to heating systems in old buildings?

a)

Panels behind fires or heaters

b)

Roof sheets

c)

Window lining

d)

Bath panel