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What is the main material discussed in the text?
Wood
Rubber
Glass
Plastic
Who created the first plastic called Parkesine?
A French company
John Wesley Hyatt
Alexander Parks
Leo Baekeland
In which year was Bakelite invented?
1891
1907
1870
1862
What was a problem with rayon clothes?
They became smaller when washed.
They were not beautiful
They were too heavy
They were too expensive
Which plastic material is used for food packaging because you can see through it?
Cellophane
Nylon
PVC
Polystyrene
What was vinyl particularly important for?
Hospital equipment
Music records
Clothing
Kitchen floors
Which material did people use more often before plastic became common?
Cotton
Paper
Glass
Metal
Why is plastic good for food packaging?
It makes food taste better
It's expensive
It's heavy
It keeps food clean and dry
What is polystyrene known for?
Its color
Its weight
Its flexibility
Its strength
Which plastic material is used in kitchens and doesn't start fires?
Polythene
Polyester
Teflon
PET
What advantage does plastic have over glass?
It's more expensive
It's natural
It's heavier
It doesn't break easily
Why is plastic important in hospitals?
It's heavy
It's colorful
It can be kept clean and dry
It's expensive
What do we use PET plastic for?
Making furniture
Making drink bottles
Making clothes
Making toys
How has plastic changed shopping habits?
Food costs more
People need more money
People shop more often
Food lasts longer
What benefit does plastic provide in transportation?
It makes vehicles lighter
It makes vehicles heavier
It costs more
It uses more energy
What did people use before plastic was invented?
Only metal
Things from nature
Only synthetic materials
Only glass
