Unit 13 Vocabulary
Many chemicals are __________ and can harm the environment.
Toxic
What were elephants being killed for in 1866?
The were being killed for ivory to create billiard balls
It's important to __________ paper and plastic to help protect the environment
Recycle
Where is the world's largest plastic bridge located?
Scotland
What was the name of the building in Taiwan made from plastic waste?
EcoARK
The roof was __________ after the heavy rain, and water began dripping inside the house.
Leaking
How much was the cash prize offered to the person who could deisng the best substitute for ivory?
$10,000
The old metal fence has __________ because it hasn't been painted in years.
Rusted
What was the sailboat named Plastiki made from?
12,000 plastic bottles
Please name all three of the early plastics mentioned in unit 13.
Parkesine, Celluloid, and Bakelite
The glass window is __________, so you can see through it clearly.
Transparent
What problem does Petroleum have?
Plastic waste breaks down slowly and toxic chemicals begin to leak
Instead of throwing away old jars, you can __________ them to store other things.
Reuse
How strong is the plastic bridge in Scotland?
It can hold 44 tons of people and vehicles
What year did John Wesley Hyatt create Celluloid?
1866
Yoga exercises help make your body more __________, allowing you to move in different ways.
Flexible
What was Celluloid used to make?
Many fast food restaurants give out __________ cups and plates that can be thrown away after use.
Disposable
What is the purpose of the journey made by the Plastiki?
To make people aware that millions of tons of plastic are polluting the ocean
What 3 creative uses of plastic were mentioned in unit 14?
A building, bridge, and boat
It's not always easy to find a __________ for a rare ingredient in a recipe.
What were the benefits of Bakelite?
It was inexpensive and kept its shape when heated
In science class, we learned that objects like balloons are __________ because they are lighter than air
Floating
What are two simple things you can do to reuse plastic as mentioned in the passage?
1. punch little holes in a water bottle to use it to water your plants
2. cut a bottle in half and use it as a hand shovel
How much does the Plastiki weight and where did it sail to?
1. 9 tons
2. Sailed from San Francisco to Sydney