WorksheetsTechnology Paper Recycling
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What percentage of paper used in Britain ends up at a recycling facility?
a)
A. 10%
b)
B. 25%
c)
C. 40%
d)
D. 70%
2.
Why is sorting paper waste a challenge for recyclers?
a)
A. Because there are too few workers.
b)
B. Due to the variety of paper types and contamination.
c)
C. Machines cannot detect paper.
d)
D. Recyclers do not have enough storage.
3.
How are light papers separated from cardboard and packaging in the recycling process?
a)
A. Using magnets
b)
B. Manually by workers
c)
C. Through a series of rollers
d)
D. Using lasers
4.
What device is used to remove unwanted coloured card during sorting?
a)
A. Laser cutter
b)
B. Magnet
c)
C. Air blaster with a colour sensor
d)
D. Water jet
5.
Even with high-tech machines, what is still the most effective method for final paper sorting?
a)
A. Water separation
b)
B. Robotic arms
c)
C. People power
d)
D. Conveyor belts
6.
What is the purpose of adding soap and air to the paper pulp during cleaning?
a)
A. To bleach the paper
b)
B. To remove ink
c)
C. To make the pulp sticky
d)
D. To cool the pulp
7.
How long does it take for the machine to turn pulp into paper?
a)
A. 2 minutes
b)
B. 1 hour
c)
C. 10 seconds
d)
D. 20 seconds
8.
What is the water content of the pulp when it enters the paper-making machine?
a)
A. 50%
b)
B. 75%
c)
C. 99%
d)
D. 10%
9.
What do heated rollers do to the paper?
a)
A. Ink it
b)
B. Clean it
c)
C. Dry it
d)
D. Cut it
10.
Why is white ink added to the processed paper?
a)
A. To make it waterproof
b)
B. To give it a clean appearance
c)
C. To add chemicals
d)
D. To make it stronger
11.
What is used to smooth out the recycled paper after drying?
a)
A. Blades
b)
B. Hammers
c)
C. An ironing machine
d)
D. Heated press
12.
How much can the largest paper rolls weigh?
a)
A. 10 tons
b)
B. 30 tons
c)
C. 1 ton
d)
D. 5 tons
13.
Why is paper strength important when deciding its use?
a)
A. It affects its colour
b)
B. It helps in recycling again
c)
C. It determines how often it can be read or used
d)
D. Strong paper is easier to cut
14.
What happens before the recycled paper is delivered to clients?
a)
A. It is laminated
b)
B. It is shredded
c)
C. It is cut to size and wrapped
d)
D. It is printed
15.
How many times can paper be recycled before it becomes too brittle?
a)
A. Unlimited times
b)
B. 10–15 times
c)
C. 2–3 times
d)
D. 5–6 times
16.
Reorder the processes involved in paper recycling
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17.
Reorder the final steps involved in the paper recycling process.
a)
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