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How to make paper from recycled materials
Contributed by: Black
  • 1. What is the primary ingredient in recycled paper?
A) Wood pulp
B) Waste paper
C) Cotton fibers
D) Plastic
  • 2. What is the first step in recycling paper?
A) Pressing the paper
B) Collecting waste paper
C) Bleaching the pulp
D) Adding dyes
  • 3. What process is used to break down the paper into pulp?
A) Heating
B) Pulping
C) Fermenting
D) Digesting
  • 4. What is often used in pulping to help break down the paper?
A) Water
B) Sugar
C) Acid
D) Oil
  • 5. What process removes inks and dyes from the pulp?
A) Bleaching
B) Washing
C) Filtering
D) De-inking
  • 6. What is added to the pulp to make it whiter?
A) Glue
B) Starch
C) Clay
D) Bleach
  • 7. What is the purpose of screening the pulp?
A) Thicken the pulp
B) Add color
C) Dissolve the pulp
D) Remove contaminants
  • 8. What machine is used to spread the pulp into a thin sheet?
A) Paper machine
B) Press
C) Spinning wheel
D) Loom
  • 9. What process removes water from the paper sheet?
A) Freezing
B) Heating
C) Cooling
D) Pressing
  • 10. What is done to the paper to make it smooth and dry?
A) Stretching
B) Soaking
C) Folding
D) Drying
  • 11. What is the final step in the paper making process?
A) Stacking
B) Cutting
C) Folding
D) Rolling
  • 12. Why is recycling paper important?
A) Makes paper stronger
B) Makes paper heavier
C) Makes paper cheaper
D) Saves trees
  • 13. What type of paper is hardest to recycle?
A) Coated paper
B) Office paper
C) Cardboard
D) Newspaper
  • 14. What is the benefit of using recycled paper?
A) Increases carbon emissions
B) Is always more expensive
C) Requires more energy
D) Reduces landfill waste
  • 15. Can all types of paper be recycled?
A) No
B) Yes
C) Only white paper
D) Only colored paper
  • 16. Which of these is NOT a type of paper that can be recycled?
A) Waxed paper
B) Magazines
C) Cardboard
D) Newspaper
  • 17. What is the purpose of the clarification process during paper recycling?
A) Add coloring
B) Make the paper smoother
C) Make the paper stronger
D) Remove any remaining inks or contaminants
  • 18. Which chemical is commonly used for bleaching recycled paper pulp?
A) Sulfuric acid
B) Nitric acid
C) Hydrogen peroxide
D) Hydrochloric acid
  • 19. What is the function of the headbox in a paper machine?
A) Distributes the pulp evenly onto the wire mesh
B) Dries the paper
C) Cuts the paper
D) Presses the paper
  • 20. What is the term for the woven mesh that the paper pulp is spread onto in the paper machine?
A) Screen
B) Wire
C) Cloth
D) Belt
  • 21. What affects the grade/quality of recycled paper?
A) Fiber length
B) Water content
C) Weight
D) Color
  • 22. How many times can paper be recycled on average?
A) 10-12 times
B) 1-2 times
C) 5-7 times
D) Indefinitely
  • 23. Which certification mark indicates that paper contains recycled content?
A) Energy Star
B) Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
C) Recycled Content Logo
D) Rainforest Alliance Certified
  • 24. What is the main use of brown paper made from recycled materials?
A) Writing
B) Drawing
C) Packaging
D) Printing
  • 25. What type of adhesive is best to use with recycled paper?
A) Epoxy
B) Water-based glue
C) Hot glue
D) Super glue
  • 26. What is the primary source of energy used in paper recycling mills?
A) Natural gas
B) Electricity
C) Solar
D) Coal
  • 27. What is the term for paper that cannot be recycled?
A) Contaminated Paper
B) Post-Consumer Waste Paper
C) Virgin Paper
D) Pre-Consumer Waste Paper
  • 28. What is the purpose of adding starch to recycled paper during the paper making process?
A) Increases strength
B) Improves color
C) Enhances water resistance
D) Adds a smooth finish
  • 29. Which of the following industries is NOT a significant consumer of recycled paper?
A) Printing
B) Publishing
C) Packaging
D) Automotive
  • 30. What is the impact of recycling paper on water usage?
A) Increases water usage
B) Decreases water usage
C) Has no impact on water usage
D) Doubles water usage
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