Papers and boards (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What are papers and boards made from?
What are papers and boards made from?
Fine cellulose fibres
What does GSM stand for when measuring paper?
What does GSM stand for when measuring paper?
Grams per square metre
What is the GSM value of layout paper?
What is the GSM value of layout paper?
50 gsm
What unit is used to measure board thickness?
What unit is used to measure board thickness?
Microns
Which paper type is thin and translucent, ideal for tracing?
Which paper type is thin and translucent, ideal for tracing?
Layout paper
What surface texture does cartridge paper have?
What surface texture does cartridge paper have?
Slightly textured
What feature makes grid paper useful for technical drawings?
What feature makes grid paper useful for technical drawings?
Printed grid lines
What property helps tracing paper allow easy mistake correction?
What property helps tracing paper allow easy mistake correction?
Slow ink absorption
At what weight do materials typically become classified as board?
At what weight do materials typically become classified as board?
More than 220 gsm
What key property does corrugated card provide for packaging?
What key property does corrugated card provide for packaging?
Excellent impact resistance
What makes foil-lined board suitable for food packaging?
What makes foil-lined board suitable for food packaging?
Excellent moisture resistance
What is sandwiched between the layers in foam core board?
What is sandwiched between the layers in foam core board?
Rigid polystyrene foam
What is the size relationship between A5 and A4 paper?
What is the size relationship between A5 and A4 paper?
A5 is exactly half the size of A4