Vocabulary
What word in the passage (PART 1) can be defined as "not harmful to the environment"?
eco-friendly
Why didn't the cafe in Seattle use plastic straws?
Because Seattle hopes to reduce plastic waste.
When was the blog, "Hello from Seattle!", posted?
on Oct. 5, 2020
What word in the text (PART 2) means "to make water, land, or air not safe for people and animals"?
pollute
What sticks to microplastics in the sea?
dangerous materials
In what year did the amount of plastic garbage reach 6.3 billion tons?
in 2015
A vocabulary word in the text (PART 3) which means not having food for a long period of time.
starvation
Why is it difficult for sea animals to eat actual food after they have swallowed plastics?
Because they cannot digest plastics and they feel full all the time.
How many plastic straws were pulled out from a sea turtle's nose in Costa Rica?
one, 1
A vocabulary word in the passage (PART 4) which refers to the amount of money that is given back to someone.
refund
What kind of plastics can be used in order to stop plastic pollution?
biodegradable
What is Norway's plastic bottle recycling rate?
over 95 percent