plastics

What term means "does not break down in the environment"

• biodegradeable
• non-degradeable
• corrosive
• biodegenerative

How many times can plastic be recycled?

• 7-9 times
• 3-4 times
• 20-30 times
• 1 time

Why do you think people use plastic for their products ?

• Because it's strong
• Because its very cheap and it's easy to make
• Because it's expensive
• Because it's rare and it's good for the enviorment

How many seabirds are killed every year because of plastic?

• 1,000,000
• 100
• 537,000
• 628,200

does plastic melt ?

• no way 
• maybe 
• i don't know
• yes 

Where is the Great Garbage Patch located?

• The North Pacific Gyre
• The South Pacific Gyre
• The Indian Ocean Gyre
• The Gulf Stream

How long does it take for plastics to deteriorate?

• 10 years
• 100 years
• 100 years
• they never go away

What type of plastics are most commonly used?

• #1 PET, #2 HDPE, and #3 PVC
• #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, and #5 PP
• #1 PET, #2 HDPE, and #4 LDPE
• #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, and #6 PS

What type of plastics are toxic when burned? 

• #1, #2, #3
• #1, #3, #6
• #1, #2, #4
• #2, #4, #6

Which of the plastics done in class float?

• #1, #2, #3
• #1, #4, #6
• #2, #4, #6
• #2, #4, #5