China dumped 27 percent more waste into the ocean in 2018

In 2018, China dumped 1,000,000 cubic meters of waste into its coastal waters, marking a 20.7% increase from 2017. The waste, primarily plastic, was mostly found in the Delta regions of the Youngs and Pearl Rivers. This action is part of an effort to clean up rivers by discarding trash into the ocean. China plans to designate 30% of its coastal waters as off-limits for development under the Ecological Red Line scheme.

What was the percentage increase in waste disposal into China's coastal waters from 2017 to 2018?

• 30.1%

• 15.3%

• 20.7%

• 25.4%

Which regions were primarily affected by the waste disposal in 2018?

• Yellow River Delta

• Yangtze and Pearl River Deltas

• Mekong River Delta

• Ganges River Delta

What percentage of the floating waste found in China's waters was plastic?

• 90%

• 50%

• 70%

• 100%

What is the average amount of floating waste found per 1000 square meters of surface water in China?

• 12 kilograms

• 18 kilograms

• 24 kilograms

• 30 kilograms

What percentage of China's coastal waters is planned to be off-limits for development?

• 40%

• 30%

• 10%

• 20%