What's covered
Metals10
Polymers10
Woods10
Textiles and smart materials8
Sample questions
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1Metals
What is a ferrous metal?
- •Any metal that resists rust
- ✓Metal containing iron
- •Metal mined in Africa only
- •Metal that has been heated
2Polymers
What is a polymer (plastic)?
- •A natural mineral mined from rock
- •A type of pure metal
- •Glass made from sand
- ✓Long-chain molecule, mostly from oil
3Textiles and smart materials
What is a natural fibre?
- •Fibre coated with plastic
- ✓Fibre from plants or animals
- •Fibre made from oil
- •Fibre spun from metal
4Woods
What is a hardwood?
- •Any extra-strong manufactured board
- •Wood from a coniferous tree
- ✓Wood from a deciduous tree (loses leaves)
- •Wood that has been painted hard
5Metals
What is a non-ferrous metal?
- •Any soft metal
- •Metal from outside the UK
- •Metal that has not been forged
- ✓Metal without iron in it
6Polymers
What is a thermoplastic?
- •Plastic that cannot be moulded
- •Polymer that sets permanently when heated
- ✓Polymer that softens with heat and can be reshaped
- •Polymer used only for clothing
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