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Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.

(a) Synthetic fibres are also called _______or _______ fibres.


(b) Synthetic fibres are synthesised from raw materials called_______.


(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a________.

(a) Synthetic fibres are also called man-made or artificial fibres.

(b) Synthetic fibres are synthesised from raw materials called petrochemicals


(c) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a polymer.


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Explain why some fibres are called synthetic.

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Mark () the correct answer.

Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because


(a) it has a silk-like appearance.


(b) it is obtained from wood pulp.


(c) its fibres can also be woven like those of natural fibres.

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Give examples which indicate that nylon fibres are very strong.

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Explain why plastic containers are favored for storing food.