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Metal-based Materials Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an alloy?

a)

A pure metal

b)

A mixture of two or more elements, at least one of which is a metal

c)

A non-metallic compound

d)

A type of fossil fuel

2.

What is the primary use of aluminium in manufacturing?

a)

Building construction

b)

Creating sports cars and aeroplane shells

c)

Producing kitchen utensils

d)

Making jewellery

3.

What is the main component of stainless steel?

a)

Gold

b)

Lead

c)

Iron

d)

Copper

4.

What is the role of chromium in stainless steel?

a)

To make it heavier

b)

To prevent corrosion

c)

To make it more flexible

d)

To give it a gold color

5.

What is the definition of 'ore'?

a)

A type of fossil fuel

b)

A finished metal product

c)

A rock containing enough quantities of a mineral for extraction

d)

A type of metal

6.

Why is recycling metal important?

a)

Metals are renewable resources

b)

Metal ores are non-renewable and finite

c)

Recycling is not important for metals

d)

Recycling increases the weight of metals

7.

What is a characteristic of lead?

a)

It is lightweight

b)

It is soft and dense

c)

It is shiny and reflective

d)

It is transparent

8.

What is the cost calculation for a 1 m length of 20 mm² aluminium bar weighing 1 kg if aluminium costs £1,450 per tonne?

a)

£1.45

b)

£14.50

c)

£0.145

d)

£145.00

9.

What is the weight of a 1 m length of 20 mm² section aluminium bar?

a)

1.04 kg

b)

3.00 kg

c)

2.60 kg

d)

0.52 kg

10.

What is the aesthetic quality of metals?

a)

They can be polished to a mirror-like finish

b)

They are always dull

c)

They are always rough

d)

They cannot be machined

11.

What is the primary source of energy for extracting metals from ores?

a)

Hydroelectric power

b)

Solar energy

c)

Wind energy

d)

Fossil fuels

12.

What is a common use for stainless steel?

a)

Making drinks cans

b)

Producing jewellery

c)

Creating kitchen utensils

d)

Building aeroplane wings

13.

What is the definition of 'bespoke' in metal production?

a)

Recycled metal products

b)

Mass-produced items

c)

Standardized metal sizes

d)

Made as a one-off product that matches client requirements

14.

What is the main disadvantage of metal ores?

a)

They are renewable

b)

They are infinite

c)

They are always cheap

d)

They are non-renewable

15.

What is the primary factor affecting the cost of metals?

a)

Their availability and rarity

b)

Their temperature

c)

Their color

d)

Their weight