PAPERMAKING FACTS AND FIGURES

In 2008 the total paper and Board production globally was 380 million tonnes. Which of the following areas produced the most?
1. North America
2. Europe
3. Asia
4. South America
In 2008 which was the largest grade produced, by weight?
1. Newsprint
2. Packaging
3. Printings and writings
4. Tissue
In which year did the UK have its largest production of paper and board
1. 2000
2. 2005
3. 1995
4. 1990
How many million tons of paper and board were produced in the UK in 2009?
1. 4.3
2. 2.4
3. 5.2
4. 6.1
Which country is the worlds largest producer of paper and board?
1. China
2. Sweden
3. Japan
4. USA
from 1999 until 2009, by how much has recycle paper exports grown?
1. It has doubled
2. It has increased by 11 times
3. It has increased by 6 times
4. It has increased by 15 times
What type of tree is the oldest known tree?
1. Loblolly Pine
2. Western Hemlock
3. Sitka Spruce
4. Bristle Cone Pine
When were tea bags first commercially on sale?
1. 1904
2. 1920
3. 1944
4. 1964
If we were choosing between A,B,C,E or F, what would we be considering?
1. Bleaching methods
2. Calandar roll hardness
3. Pulp grade
4. Fluting size
Who or what was the worlds first papermaker?
1. The Egyptians
2. The wasp
3. The Chinese
4. The Japanese