Quiz on Plastics

What is an important environmental consideration regarding plastics?

• They are all biodegradable

• They are all reusable

• They can affect our lives

• They are made from water

What is a characteristic of thermosetting plastics?

• They can be reshaped after forming

• They are resistant to heat

• They are always flexible

• They are biodegradable

What is a characteristic of thermoplastics?

• They cannot be softened by heating

• They can be reshaped multiple times

• They are always heatproof

• They are biodegradable

Why is it important to be aware of how modern materials like plastics affect our lives?

• They are all biodegradable

• They have no impact on the environment

• They can have significant environmental impacts

• They are made from renewable resources

Why would this bottle of water be made from thermoplastic?

• It is biodegradable.

• It is lightweight and can be easily molded.

• It is heat resistant.

• It is magnetic.

Why would this light switch be made from thermoset plastic?

• It is flexible and can be bent.

• It is heat resistant and durable.

• It is transparent.

• It is biodegradable.

Give two reasons why you think we use acrylic in school.

• It is expensive and rare.

• It is transparent and shatter-resistant.

• It is heavy and difficult to mold.

• It is biodegradable and magnetic.

What is a common use for thermoplastics?

• Creating permanent adhesives

• Producing flexible packaging materials

• Manufacturing biodegradable products

• Making heat-resistant cookware

Which property makes thermosetting plastics suitable for electrical insulation?

• They are transparent

• They are heat resistant

• They are flexible

• They are biodegradable

What is a disadvantage of using thermosetting plastics?

• They are magnetic

• They cannot be recycled

• They are not heat resistant

• They can be easily reshaped