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Names of some things are given below. All are made of plastic. Which of the following things can be recycled and which cannot? Give reasons.

Electrical wire coated with plastic, water bottle, electrical plug, plastic table, polybag, coffee pot handle, plastic bowl, plastic spoon, plastic chair, mobile phone casing.

Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Put on your thinking cap>Q 6
How are polybags harmful to animals and small children?
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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Put on your thinking cap>Q 6
How can you contribute to being environment-friendly?
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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Put on your thinking cap>Q 7

Which fibre is used in making the following things?

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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Extended learning>Q 1
A plastic container used for storing food or water usually has a number I, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 printed on it. What is the significance of these numbers?
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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Extended learning>Q 2
What do the terms 'degradable plastics' and 'bioplastic' mean? Find out the names of the companies that use these plastics and the reason for using them.
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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Extended learning>Q 3
How is plastic recycled? List some uses of this recycled plastic.
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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Life Skill>Q 1
Arjun stopped bringing vegetables from the market in polythene bags. Instead, he started carrying jute bags whenever he went to the market. Do you think he made the right decision? Give reasons to justify your answer. What difference would his decision make? Would you be willing to make a similar decision yourself?
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Galaxy A Course in Science Book 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>HOTS>Q 1
Neha and Anushka went shopping. Neha wore a cotton dress and Anushka wore a synthetic dress. It was a hot summer day. Who wore a more appropriate fabric? Give reason.