Plastic Pollution Quiz FOXES PBL

What is the main reason why plastic has become a big environmental problem?

• It is made from fossil fuels

• It is easy to clean

• It is difficult to recycle

• It breaks up into smaller pieces

What are the chemical substances added to plastics to give them specific properties?

• Flame retardants, dioxins, and BPA

• Fragrances and colorants

• Vitamins and minerals

• Antioxidants and preservatives

What happens to plastic when it reaches the ocean?

• It becomes heavier and sinks to the bottom

• It floats on the surface

• It becomes brittle and breaks into smaller pieces

• It dissolves completely

Why is plastic a useful material for the medical profession?

• It is easy to throw away

• It is difficult to sterilize

• It is cheap, strong, and easy to sterilize

• It is biodegradable

What is the main problem with our attitude towards plastic?

• We use too much plastic

• We don't recycle enough

• We don't use plastic at all

• We have a throwaway attitude

What is the main suggestion for reducing plastic pollution in the ocean?

• Using more single-use plastic items

• Producing more plastic waste

• Recycling plastic a limited number of times

• Using less plastic in daily lives

What is the process of turning unwanted plastic items into a circular economy called?

• Upcycling

• Landfilling

• Recycling

• Incineration

What is the main threat posed by microplastics in the ocean?

• They block sunlight from reaching marine life

• They harm ocean life by entering the food chain

• They cause ocean acidification

• They contaminate air and soil

What percentage of global oil production is used for making plastics?

• 20%

• 8%

• 15%

• 2%