Safety Activity Questions

Firefighter's Coat
1. Vinyl is used in firefighter's coats because:
 

A. It is inherently flame-retardant.

B. It will not continue to burn once a flame source is removed.

C. It protects the firefighter from the flames of a fire.

D. All of the above.

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Ski Hat
2. The ski hat in the game:
 

A. Is made from recycled soda bottles.

B. Is lightweight.

C. Dries up to five times faster than wool.

D. All of the above.

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Beach Ball
3. Which of the following objects aren't made with vinyl?
 

A. Beach ball

B. Baby teether

C. Kick ball

D. Baseball

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Smoke Alarm
4. Today's plastic smoke alarms are an improvement over earlier models because they are:
 

A. Lighter in weight

B. More cost effective

C. Smaller

D. All of the above

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Mittens
5. Plastic-based fiber mittens do what to help us?
 
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Snow Boots
6. List 3 ways plastics help snow boots protect our feet.
 
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Flotation Device
7. Plastics help keep children out of harm's way in a variety of situations. In addition to plastic flotation devices, list 3 other plastic safety items.
 
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Firefighter's Helmet
8. The material KevlarŪ is used in firefighter's helmets. What other item is KevlarŪ commonly used in?
 

A. Swing sets.

B. Bulletproof vests.

C. Computer.

D. Sandwich wrap.

 
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Knee Pads
9. Tough plastics in protective gear like knee pads help prevent injuries. Try to list 3 other types of plastic protective gear used in sports.
 
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Helmet
10. Helmets should be used for which of the following sports:
 

A. Bicycling.

B. In-line skating.

C. Skateboarding.

D. All of the above.

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Sand Shovel
11. Plastic sand shovels make a day at the beach more enjoyable. What other plastic toys and products can be used at the beach? Try to list 3.
 
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