Our Impact on Biodiversity

Why do animals eat plastic? 

• Because they think that it is food.

• Because it is good for their health.

What is plastic pollution?

•  A type of food

• Waste material made of plastic

• A type of art project

What happens when plastic waste is not properly disposed of?

• It disappears

• It breaks down into harmless substances

• It harms the environment and animals

Which of the following is an example of single-use plastic?

• A reusable water bottle

• A plastic straw

• A metal spoon

What can we do to help reduce plastic pollution?

•  Use plastic bags and straws every day

• Throw plastic waste into the ocean

• Reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic

What is recycling?

• Throwing things away in the trash

• Turning old things into new things

• Keeping things the way they are

What is reducing?

•  Making new things from old things

• Using less of something

• Keeping everything the same

What is reusing?

• Making new things from old things

• Throwing things away in the trash

• Using something again instead of throwing it away

Which of the following is an example of recycling?

• Throwing a plastic bottle in the trash

• Using an old jar to store pencils

• Turning old newspapers into new paper products

What is deforestation?

• Planting new trees

• Cutting down trees in a forest

• Watering plants in a garden