Plastic Pollution

Microplastic is _____.

• large in size

• small in size

• very huge in size

• very tiny in size

As plastic travels through the ocean _____.

• it does not change in size

• it poisons fish that eat it

• it carries living organisms from one part of the world to another

• it eventually poisons humans who eat the fish

The amount of plastic in the oceans has become a ______ to the oceans.

• benefit

• disease

Plastic can break down into pieces the size of _____.

• pebbles

• sand

• bottle caps

• doll arms

What does this symbol on a plastic container mean?

• It is specially for pets.

• It can be recycled easily.

• You shouldn't put food or drink in it.

Plastic straws are very dangerous for sea animals.

• No, there are no straws in seas and oceans.

• Yes, they are very dangerous for animals, because they hurt them and people should stop buying them.

How long does it take plastic to decompose?

• 10,000

• 5000

• 1000

• 50,000

Why Is The Ocean Important?

• Because it looks good

• Because it produce fresh water

• Because it provides us with food,plants and oxygen

• Because you can swim in it

What do scientists call plastics when they break down into tiny pieces?

• Microtrash

• Microparticles

• Microplastics

• Macroplastics

How does plastic trash cause marine life and sea birds to starve?

• They mistake plastic for food, which clogs their stomachs and doesn't leave any room for real food.

• Plastic takes up space in the water so marine animals have no place to live.

• The plastic in the ocean is so dense that the marine life cannot find food easily.

• Plastic doesn't cause marine life or sea bird to starve: they're smart enough to know the difference between plastic and food.