13. Paper Quiz

Who is credited with inventing paper?

• Cai Lun

• Friedrich Gottlob Keller

• Charles Fenerty

• Han Dynasty

What was the traditional writing material before paper was invented?

• Bamboo tablets

• Animal skin

• Bones

• All of the above

What was the major fiber source used in paper manufacturing for 6 centuries?

• Hemp

• Linen

• Cotton

• All of the above

When did the use of wood fiber as a source material for paper making begin?

• 105 AD

• 1282

• Mid 1844

• 19th Century

What invention led to the skyrocketing of the paper industry?

• Fountain pen

• Pencils

• Both A and B

• None of the above

How much landfill space is saved for every ton of paper that gets recycled?

• 1 cubic yard

• 2 cubic yards

• 3 cubic yards

• 4 cubic yards

How much water is saved for every ton of paper that gets recycled?

• 5000 gallons

• 6000 gallons

• 7000 gallons

• 8000 gallons

What percentage of air pollution is reduced by recycling paper?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

How long can the energy saved from recycling power an average home?

• 3 months

• 4 months

• 5 months

• 6 months

How many trees are used for global toilet paper demand everyday?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000