Plastic Pollution Quiz

How much plastic pollution does the world produce each year?

• 57 million tons

• 100 million tons

• 25 million tons

• 75 million tons

Where does more than two-thirds of the plastic pollution come from?

• North America

• Global South

• Global North

• Europe

Which city emits the most plastic pollution?

• New Delhi

• Beijing

• Lagos

• Karachi

Which country leads the world in generating plastic pollution?

• China

• India

• United States

• Brazil

What percentage of the world's population does not have waste collected by the government?

• 10%

• 15%

• 25%

• 20%

Which country ranks 90th in plastic pollution?

• United Kingdom

• China

• United States

• India

What is the main contributor to plastic pollution according to the study?

• Uncollected and unmanaged plastic waste

• Plastic production

• Recycling processes

• Landfills

What is the main concern with microplastics?

• They are only found in oceans

• They are easy to clean

• They pose a human health threat

• They are visible on beaches

Which organization is responsible for the study mentioned in the text?

• Stanford University

• Oxford University

• Harvard University

• University of Leeds

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What is the projected increase in plastics production according to the United Nations?

• From 440 million tons to 1,200 million tons

• From 200 million tons to 600 million tons

• From 500 million tons to 1,000 million tons

• From 300 million tons to 900 million tons