NCERT Solutions for Chapter: Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Exercise 4: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
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Questions from NCERT Solutions for Chapter: Synthetic Fibres and Plastics, Exercise 4: LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS with Hints & Solutions
The fabric terywool is obtained by mixing terylene and wool.

Synthetic fibres do not melt on heating.

It is risky to wear synthetic clothes while working in the kitchen.

Indicate whether the following statement True or False. Also write the false statement in its correct form.
Most of the plastics are biodegradable.

Write the importance of synthetic polymers in our life.

Despite being very useful it is advised to restrict the use of plastic. Why is it so? Can you suggest some methods to limit its consumption?

Write an activity to show that synthetic fibres are stronger than the cotton fibres.

Complete the crossword given below with the help of clues.
Across
1. Substance used as synthetic wool (7).
2. A plastic used for making containers and carry bags (9).
3. Substance made up of large number of smaller molecules (7).
4. Another name for this compound is artificial silk (5).
Down
5. A type of fibre obtained naturally from cocoon (4).
6. A synthetic fibre classified as polyester (8).
7. A polymer used for making rope (5).
