Scout Quiz - Pollution

What happens to plastic waste?

• It is a biodegradable material so it eventually disintegrates

• It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces

• There is no such thing as plastic waste, all plastic is recycled

• It is dumped in the ocean for fish to eat

Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?

• They mistake it for food and cannot digest it

• They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim

• Both a and b

• It's not dangerous because they use plastic waste for habitats

Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?

• Oceans

• Burned for energy

• Landfills

• Recycled

How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?

• 1 million tons

• 8 million tons

• 20 million tons

• 50 million tons

Which of the following answers contains the top 5 contributing countries to the world’s plastic pollution problem?

• Russia, France, USA, Vietnam, India

• Indonesia, Thailand, USA, China, France

• Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines

• USA, China, India, UK, Australia

On average, how long is a plastic bag used by a person before being thrown away?

• 12 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 day

• 1 week

How long does it take for plastic to decompose

• 600 days

• 20 years

• 1000 years

• 80 months

The top recycling mistake is

• Putting recyclable items in general bin

• Putting pizza boxes in recycling

• Placing recycling in plastic bags and then putting them in the recycling bin

• Not caring about recycling

The following is an example of reusing:

• using fewer napkins when you eat.

• bringing cans back to a recycling center.

• using less water when you brush your teeth.

• washing zip top bags after use so they can be used again.

What does it mean if an item is 'biodegradable'?

• It means that it is perfect for composting

• It means that it will eventually break down completely in nature

• It means that it can be eaten?

• It means that it is bad for the environment