Disposal of Polymers (Leaving Cert Engineering): Quizzes
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How long can plastics remain intact in landfill sites?
How long can plastics remain intact in landfill sites?
Hundreds of years
Why are most polymers resistant to natural breakdown processes?
Why are most polymers resistant to natural breakdown processes?
Long polymer chains
What useful product can incineration of plastic waste generate?
What useful product can incineration of plastic waste generate?
Electricity
What is the main environmental risk associated with burning plastics?
What is the main environmental risk associated with burning plastics?
Toxic fumes
Which disposal method is more environmentally preferable than landfill or incineration?
Which disposal method is more environmentally preferable than landfill or incineration?
Recycling
What is the most environmentally friendly way to address plastic waste?
What is the most environmentally friendly way to address plastic waste?
Reduce/Reuse strategies
What is the correct order in the three Rs hierarchy?
What is the correct order in the three Rs hierarchy?
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
What is a key limitation of recycling plastics?
What is a key limitation of recycling plastics?
Can only recycle limited times
What do modern incineration facilities use to capture toxic emissions?
What do modern incineration facilities use to capture toxic emissions?
Sophisticated filtration systems
What policy measure in Ireland reduced polythene bag consumption?
What policy measure in Ireland reduced polythene bag consumption?
Plastic bag levy
What does the recycling process involve?
What does the recycling process involve?
Breaking down and reforming plastics
What happens to plastic quality during repeated recycling?
What happens to plastic quality during repeated recycling?
Degrades with each cycle