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The video discusses Britain's new synthetic rubber plant on Southampton Water, highlighting its role in making the country independent from rubber imports. The plant, costing six million pounds, produces 70,000 tons of styrene butadiene rubber annually, saving 25 million dollars. This type of rubber, tougher than natural rubber, is widely used in vehicle tyres. The plant was constructed in just sixteen months and is already expanding, marking a significant advancement in the industry.

Where is the world's most modern plant for synthetic rubber production located?

• Manchester

• Southampton Water

• Liverpool

• London

What is the annual production capacity of the synthetic rubber plant?

• 70,000 tons

• 50,000 tons

• 60,000 tons

• 80,000 tons

How much money does the plant save annually by producing synthetic rubber domestically?

• 25 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

• 30 million dollars

• 15 million dollars

What type of synthetic rubber is produced at the plant?

• Styrene butadiene rubber

• Nitrile rubber

• Polyurethane rubber

• Neoprene rubber

What is one advantage of styrene butadiene rubber over natural rubber?

• It is cheaper to produce

• It is tougher and used in vehicle tires

• It is more environmentally friendly

• It has a longer shelf life