The Problem with Plastic
True or False: Plastic is fully biodegradable in the environment within a year.
False
True or False: Recycling plastic helps reduce the need for new plastic to be produced.
True
True or False: All animals that ingest plastic can pass it through their system without harm.
False
True or False: Plastic waste can travel long distances from land to the ocean.
Answer: True
rue or False: Microplastics are pieces of plastic that are smaller than 1mm in size.
Answer: True
$100: What is the main environmental issue caused by plastic?
A) It takes a long time to break down
B) It creates job opportunities
C) It generates heat
D) It is biodegradable
A) It takes a long time to break down
Which material is commonly used as an alternative to plastic?
A) Metal
B) Paper
C) Glass
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the term for tiny plastic particles smaller than 5mm?
A) Microplastics
B) Nanoplastics
C) Mega-plastics
D) Microbeads
A) Microplastics
Where does most plastic waste end up after being discarded?
A) Landfills
B) Forests
C) Oceans
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
What is the term for plastics that can be used more than once?
A) Biodegradable plastics
B) Recyclable plastics
C) Reusable plastics
D) Single-use plastics
C) Reusable plastics
What is one main issue with single-use plastics?
A) They are expensive
B) They are used only once and then discarded
C) They decompose rapidly
D) They don’t harm wildlife
They are used only once and then discarded
What is one action consumers can take to reduce plastic pollution?
A) Use single-use plastic more
B) Choose reusable products
C) Throw plastic in the ocean
D) Avoid recycling
B) Choose reusable products
What is the term for tiny plastic particles smaller than 5mm?
A) Microplastics
B) Nanoplastics
C) Mega-plastics
D) Microbeads
A) Microplastics
How long does it typically take for plastic to decompose?
A) 1-5 years
B) 10-50 years
C) 100-500 years
D) Thousands of years
Answer: C) 100-500 years
What is the process of breaking down plastic by sunlight and ocean waves called?
A) Photodegradation
B) Chemical reaction
C) Filtration
D) Biodegradation
A) Photodegradation
Where is the largest concentration of plastic waste in the ocean?
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Which of the following is NOT a method of reducing plastic waste?
Answer: D) Burning plastic waste
Which of the following animals is particularly endangered by plastic fishing nets?
A) Dolphins
B) Sea turtles
C) Seals
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following types of plastic is most commonly found in the ocean?
A) PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
B) PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
C) Polystyrene
D) Nylon
Answer: A) PET (polyethylene terephthalate)
Which term describes plastics that are used once and discarded?
A) Reusable plastics
B) Single-use plastics
C) Bioplastics
D) Recycled plastics
B) Single-use plastics