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Book Plastic chapters 1-3

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