Q1: Where would you find the extra regulations for disposing of garbage in the Arctic and Antarctic regions?
A: In the IMO’s Polar Code
Q2: Where should discharges of garbage be recorded?
A: The garbage record book
Q3: Which ONE of these does MARPOL class as garbage?
A: External wash water containing cleaning agents
Q4: What is the main advantage of incineration for garbage management?
A: It reduces the volume of materials that need to be stored on board for later disposal
Q5: Which ONE of the following is NOT true about ground food waste found in seawater?
A: It can take over 20 years to be broken down
Q6: According to this module, how long will a plastic bottle take to be broken down in the seas?
A: 450 years