Plastic Problem Quiz

What are microplastics?

• small pieces of plastic

• large pieces of plastic

• plastic that is combined with cardboard

• a type of plastic that can't be recycled

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How many large garbage patches are in the ocean?

• 2

• 4

• 5

• 8

What is the name of the largest garbage patch?

What quality of plastic is both a pro and a con?

• it is thick

• it is durable

• it can be recycled

• it doesn't hold smell

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There are ___ types of plastic

Which of the following support why humans should care about marine (ocean) life? MORE THAN 1 ANSWER

• the ocean is used to transport people and materials

• humans get food from the ocean

• the ocean is used for recreation (swimming, water sports,etc)

• Products used for medicine come from the ocean

• turtles are cute

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What are compostable items made of?

• plastic

• aluminum

• paper

• plants

What is the most effective way to decrease plastic pollution?

• recycle it

• reuse it

• make less plastic

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What is the drawback (consequence) of incinerating plastic?

• releases pollution into the air

• causes plastic to last longer

• harms marine life

• causes toxins to be absorbed into the soil

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Which of the following is the MOST effective solution to the plastics problem?

• ship plastic to developing countries

• send plastic to outer space in rocket ships

• pass laws requiring companies to create less plastic

• pass a law requiring citizens to recycle all plastic

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