7th Grade Unit 4 Review

What is the main topic of the passage?

• The dangers of industrial waste

• Pollution and its impact on the environment

• Plastic recycling initiatives

• The importance of wildlife conservation

What does the author primarily want readers to understand about plastic waste?

• It is easy to recycle

• It poses threats to wildlife

• It is biodegradable

• It is harmless to the environment

Which sentence from the passage provides an example of how plastic pollution affects wildlife?

• Pollution is a pressing issue affecting our environment.

• Animals often mistake plastic for food, leading to ingestion and entanglement.

• Addressing plastic pollution requires a multi-faceted approach, including reducing single-use plastics.

• It is vital that we take action now to mitigate the harmful effects of plastic pollution on our planet.

What is the author's viewpoint on addressing plastic pollution?

• It requires no action

• It needs a one-dimensional approach

• It requires a multi-faceted approach

• It is impossible to address

What is the purpose of the passage?

• To inform readers about the history of plastic

• To persuade readers to stop using plastic

• To describe the effects of plastic pollution

• To entertain readers with stories of wildlife

What does the term "mitigate" mean in the context of the passage?

• To worsen

• To ignore

• To reduce

• To increase

Why is reducing single-use plastics mentioned as part of the solution?

• To increase pollution

• To reduce pollution

• To make production cheaper

• To improve the taste of food

What is the role of waste management systems in addressing plastic pollution?

• To increase plastic production

• To worsen the problem

• To improve recycling rates

• To reduce wildlife conservation efforts

According to the passage, what are some consequences of animals ingesting plastic?

• Improved health

• Entanglement and ingestion

• Increased reproduction rates

• Enhanced digestion

How does plastic pollution impact marine life according to the passage?

• It leads to better habitats

• It causes extinction

• It results in ingestion and entanglement

• It improves their diet