Plastic Materials Quiz

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Materials: The Plastic

Plastic materials have allowed us to avoid using pig hair to comb our hair and have helped prevent the extinction of elephants.
Plastic is present in objects, clothes, paint, adhesives, etc. due to its interesting properties and low cost.
Plastic is made from fossil fuels, and when we run out of these fuels, the price of plastic will increase.
Celluloid was the first plastic made in the mid-19th century, and bakelite was the first plastic used massively in the industry in the early 20th century.
Plastics are organic substances made of polymers, which are macromolecules formed by the combination of carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and more elements.
Plastics are obtained from fossil fuels through the process of polymerization in petrochemical plants.
Plastics have various properties such as lightness, waterproofness, thermal insulation, electrical insulation, non-corrosiveness, chemical resistance, tenacity, and photodegradability.
Plastics have advantages such as lightness, low melting temperatures, and thermal insulation, but they also have disadvantages such as non-biodegradability, toxicity, and difficulty in recycling.
The 3 R's of plastics are: Reduce the use of plastic, Reuse plastic before throwing it away, and Recycle plastic by properly separating and disposing of it in recycling containers.
Plastic has lowered manufacturing prices, improved science and technology, and contributed to our quality of life.
Plastic was invented to replace ivory, which was highly valued and obtained from the fangs of elephants, leading to their endangerment.
Plastic has helped prevent the extinction of elephants by providing an alternative to ivory.

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Test your knowledge on the fascinating world of plastic materials with this quiz! From its origins and properties to its impact on the environment, this quiz covers it all. Discover how plastic has revolutionized our lives and how we can minimize its negative impact through the 3 R's. Get ready to explore the plastic world and see how much you know about this ubiquitous material!