Question 6 - Questions at the end of chapter (Page 119, 120 & 121) - Chapter 6 Class 6 - Materials around us (Curiosity)

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Question 6 (Page 120) You need to have containers for collection of: (i) food waste (ii) broken glass (iii) wastepaper Which materials will you choose for containers of these types of waste? What properties of materials do you need to think of?Type of Waste Suitable Container Material Properties Needed (i) Food waste Plastic Dustbin Plastic does not react with food, is easy to wash, and does not absorb smell (like paper bag) (ii) Broken glass Plastic Dustbin We can't use Plastic or Paper bag because it will tear so we use Plastic Dustbin which is Strong and Rigid (iii) Wastepaper Cardboard Carton It is lightweight and easy to carry.