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