from Trash Talk/You're Part of the Solution

The goal of the video “Trash Talk” is to —

• tell the viewer how to recycle

• encourage the viewer to take action

• show the viewer that animals ingest plastic

• impress the viewer with a look at marine life

Which word best describes the narrator’s tone in “Trash Talk”?

• Playful

• Content

• Angry

• Urgent

According to the video “Trash Talk,” what makes up the majority of the marine debris on the shores of the world’s oceans?

• Metal items

• Plastic objects

• Discarded paper

• Fishing nets

Marine debris is limited to plastics and bottles.

• true

• false

Marine debris is trash found in bodies of water.

• true

• false

Proper recycling will prevent all marine debris.

• true

• false

Some marine debris is so small you cannot see it.

• true

• false

According to “Trash Talk,” marine debris is trash that is found in what two kinds of places?

• In oceans

• In landfills

• On shorelines

• In cities

• On highways

What image on the poster helps portray the designer’s viewpoint about pollution?

• Dead fish

• Calm water

• Grey sky

• Shining sun

What action does the poster “You’re Part of the Solution” aim to inspire in its readers?

• Better recycling of plastic

• Participation in the solution

• Becoming more informed

• Proper trash disposal