Quiz on Plastic Pollution

Who created the first fully synthetic plastic, Bakelite, in 1907?

• Alexander Parkes

• John Wesley Hyatt

• Leo Baekeland

• Wallace Carothers

How was polyethylene created?

• Through a planned experiment

• By accident

• As a byproduct of rubber production

• During the synthesis of nylon

What is the trend shown in the graph from 1950 to 2019?

• Increasing

• Decreasing

• Constant

• Fluctuating

Which region had a 4.5% share of global plastic waste emitted to the ocean in 2019?

• Europe

• North America

• Africa

• Oceania

Which committee is mentioned in the document regarding plastic waste management?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee

• National Waste Management Committee

• UK Recycling Board

How many million tonnes of plastic were used for packaging in 2019?

• 76.89 million tonnes

• 66.32 million tonnes

• 142.6 million tonnes

• 62.17 million tonnes

How much plastic was used in the textile sector in 2019?

• 43.88 million tonnes

• 66.32 million tonnes

• 62.17 million tonnes

• 46.66 million tonnes

What is the process called when living organisms break down materials?

• Photodegradation

• Hydrolytic degradation

• Biodegradation

• Friction

Why are nurdles difficult to remove from the environment?

• They dissolve in water

• They are very small

• They are magnetic

• They are biodegradable

How do nurdles often end up in the ocean?

• Through recycling plants

• Through ocean currents

• Through volcanic eruptions

• Through animal ingestion