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Plastic Waste and Environmental Impact Flashcard

Plastic Waste and Environmental Impact Flashcard

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English

5th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is plastic waste?

Back

Plastic waste refers to discarded plastic products that are no longer useful and can harm the environment.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of fungi in the environment?

Back

Fungi act as decomposers, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Pestalotiopsis?

Back

Pestalotiopsis is a type of fungus that has the ability to break down plastics.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can Pestalotiopsis help with plastic waste?

Back

Pestalotiopsis can help reduce plastic waste by eating and breaking down plastic materials.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 'garbage gyre'?

Back

A garbage gyre is a large area in the ocean where plastic and other debris accumulate due to ocean currents.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is plastic waste a problem?

Back

Plastic waste is a problem because it can take hundreds of years to decompose and harms wildlife and ecosystems.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is recycling?

Back

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new products to prevent waste and reduce consumption of fresh resources.

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