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QUESTION 2: PROCESSING: IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY (25 MARKS)

2.1 What does it mean if a product is biodegradable? (3)

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2.2 Why can we say a biodegradable product is environmentally friendly? (2)

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2.3 List three advantages of human-made products. (3)

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2.4 List 5 ways that plastic bags impact the environment. (5)

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2.5 List the missing steps in the diagram below, showing the processing of waste paper. (12)

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QUESTION 3: FORCES AND STRUCTURES (25 MARKS)

3.1 Match the correct explanation in column 2 with column 1. Write the letter of the
correct answer in the space provided.

Column 1 Column 2 Letter

3.1.1 Shear A. Rope used in a tug of war, resists this force. 3.1.1

3.1.2 Torsion B. Wooden spoons resist this force better than plastic rulers. 3.1.2

3.1.3 Compression C. Plastic rulers resist this force better than wooden spoons. 3.1.3

3.1.4 Bending D. The handle of an object breaks off under its heavy load 3.1.4
b by this force.
3.1.5 Tension E. Concrete bridge resists this force well. 3.1.5

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3.2 Draw an example of each of the following:

MARK ALLOCATION
3.2.1 LINE WORK 1
PROPORTION 1
LINTEL 2
TOTAL 4

LINTEL (any suitable drawing)

3.2.2 MARK ALLOCATION

LINE WORK 1
PROPORTION 1
I-BEAM 2
TOTAL 4

I -BEAM (any suitable drawing)

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3.3 Describe the following:

3.3.1 Girder
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3.3.2 I-Beam
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3.3.3 Column
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3.4 Describe the following:

3.4.1 Arch
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3.4.2 Cable-stayed bridge

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3.4.3 Suspension bridge

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QUESTION 4: DESIGN AND MAKE PACKAGING FOR A PURPOSE (25 MARKS)

Scenario: Reitzer is a company that aims to be environmentally responsible by

providing jobs creating eco-friendly soaps. You are tasked to design a small box to
package their Anti-Mozzie Glycerine Soap.

It is very important that the packaging for soap is environmentally safe and this is in line
with the company image. Your design needs to be neat and attractive and should
promote and protect the product. The size of your small box should be 60mm x 50mm
x 30mm and your design should be easy to assemble.

4.1.1 Write a design brief, describing the problem in your own words. (4)
4.1.2 Write the specifications for the Anti-Mozzie Glycerine Soap box including the
materials you will be using. (4)
4.1.3 Write the constraints that need to be considered for the product. (2)
4.1.4 On the last page draw the solution to solve the problem. The Development
for your packaging must not be larger than (60 x 50 x 30). Draw a name block
in the bottom right hand corner of your page and print your name neatly. (15)

4.1.1 DESIGN BRIEF

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4.1.2 SPECIFICATIONS

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4.1.3 CONSTRAINTS

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4.1.4 On the last page draw the solution to solve the problem. The development
for your packaging must not be larger than (60 x 50 x 30). Draw a name block
in the bottom right hand corner of your page and print your name neatly. (15)

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GRAND TOTAL: 100

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