Paper

Question 1

Give five different ways that paper can be used as a packaging

Answer 1

Paper bags 
Cardboard 
Waxed paper 
Waxed cartons 
Greaseproof paper

Question 2

Give an example of how paper bags can be used as a packaging

Answer 2

Flour or sugar bags

Question 3

Give an example of how cardboard can be used as a packaging

Answer 3

Cereal boxes

Question 4

Give an example of how waxed paper can be used as a packaging

Answer 4

Takeaway burger wrapper

Question 5

Give an example of how waxed cartons can be used as a packaging

Answer 5

Milk cartons

Question 6

Give an example of how greaseproof paper can be used as a packaging

Answer 6

Meat wrappers

Question 7

List the four main advantages of using paper as a packaging

Answer 7

Protects food from contamination
Cheap to produce
Lightweight, does not increase transport costs
Can be printed on, no additional labelling

Question 8

List the three main disadvantages of using paper as a packaging

Answer 8

Does not reseal well
Easily damaged i.e. paper can rip or tear
Not very durable and can disintegrate in water

Question 9

List the three characteristics of paper that do not negatively impact the environment

Answer 9

Recyclable
Reusable
Biodegradable

Question 10

What is the characteristic of paper that does negatively impact the environment

Answer 10

It is not biodegradable if it contains any polyethylene plastic which is added to make it waterproof

Question 11

Paper is recyclable, what impact does this have on the environment?

Answer 11

This reduces greenhouse gas emissions, pollution and landfill, and conserves raw materials

Question 12

Give an example of how paper packaging can be reused

Answer 12

Cardboard cereal boxes can be used to store magazines