Classroom Assignment: 7

1.
Ans: (a) Niue has issued commemorative coins featuring Disnoy, Star Wars and cartoon characters in order to attract global coin collectors. 
(b) A unique distinction that Queen Elizabeth-II enjoys is that she has been featured on the currencies of at least 35 countries (all part of the British Commonwealth). 
(c) Currency notes should be handled with care because they are full of germs, including microorganisms that cause acne, oral microbes, fungi, and viruses. 
(d) Oral microbes appear on currency notes when  people tend to lick their fingers while counting them. 

2.
Ans: (a) Leather
(b) Cotton
(c) Polymer
(d) Linen
(e) Abaca

3.
Ans: (d) in demand of

4.
Ans: People might lick their fingers while counting notes to slightly moisten them, which helps in separating the notes more easily. The moisture provides better grip and friction, allowing for quicker and more efficient handling of the paper currency. 

5.
Ans: Besides while counting the notes, people generally lick their fingers when turning pages of a book or magazine, separating plastic bags, or handling other similar materials that require a better grip. The reason for this action is the same as with counting notes: the moisture from licking fingers helps in creating friction, making it easier to separate or grip the items.