Ocean Pollution
True or False Can the accumulation of plastic waste on earth harm plants, animals, and the environment?
True
What is a substitution for plastic straws?
Glass, Metal, Silicone, Bamboo, and paper
True or False If turtles eat plastic it doesn't harm them?
False
True or False Is plastic pollution just a local problem.
False
What do animals mistake plastic as?
Food
What is an alternative for plastic bottles or cups?
Stainless steel, paper, or glass
What can you do to use less plastic at home?
Order less takeout and cook more meals at home
What is the difference between microplastics and macro-plastics? Give examples
Microplastics are tiny particles and macro-plastics are big particles.
Ex: Micro- synthetic clothing fiber Macro- a plastic bottle
What 3 bodies of water do you find plastic in?
Lakes, Rives, Oceans
True or False Is a six pack ring bad for the ocean?
True
True or False Can recycling alone end the plastic pollution crisis?
False
How does plastic travel through water systems and give an explanation?
Storm drains to rivers to oceans.
Explanation: People can litter or the wind can blow plastic into streams and rivers that lead to the ocean and cause plastic pollution.
Oceans can absorb Co2, but in what percent?
100%, 50%, 25%, 1%
25%
What are 2 best alternatives for plastic?
Stainless Steel or Glass
What happens when someone litters or doesn't recycle?
It contributes to the spread of toxic chemicals in to environment
What parts of the body are microplastics found in? List 2
Placentas, heart, lung tissue, and blood
How many tons of plastic is dumped into the ocean every year?
10 million tons
What materials can you use to substitute plastic packaging? List 3
Bamboo, Metals, Glass, Bio-plastics, Paper, or paperboard
How long does it take for plastic to decompose?
Between 100-1,000 years
What is the biggest producer of plastic waste? List 3
Packaging, food wrappers, bottles, shipping materials