#beatplasticpollution Quiz Competition

What are the three R's in the context of sustainability?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Refuse, Replenish, Reclaim

How does reducing consumption help in environmental conservation?

• Reducing consumption increases demand for resources, leading to more pollution and habitat destruction.

• Reducing consumption decreases demand for resources, leading to less pollution and habitat destruction.

• Reducing consumption has no impact on the environment.

• Reducing consumption results in faster depletion of natural resources.

Name one sustainable practice that individuals can adopt in their daily lives.

• Use plastic straws

• Drive alone everywhere

• Reduce water usage

• Take long showers

What is the impact of plastic pollution on marine life?

• Plastic pollution benefits marine life

• Plastic pollution negatively impacts marine life by causing ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.

• Marine life thrives in plastic pollution

• Plastic pollution has no impact on marine life

Explain the concept of upcycling in the context of waste management.

• Upcycling in waste management refers to the practice of transforming discarded materials into new products with a higher value or quality.

• Upcycling refers to the practice of exporting waste to other countries.

• Upcycling involves burying waste in landfills.

• Upcycling is the process of burning waste for energy production.

How can recycling help in reducing the carbon footprint?

• Recycling reduces the need for new raw materials, thus decreasing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Recycling leads to more pollution and environmental damage.

• Recycling has no impact on reducing carbon footprint.

• Recycling increases the need for new raw materials, thus increasing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

What are some alternatives to single-use plastics?

• Disposable containers, plastic bags, plastic utensils

• Reusable containers, bags, utensils, biodegradable/compostable materials, recycling initiatives

Discuss the importance of composting in waste management.

• Composting leads to increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Composting depletes soil health

• Composting has no impact on waste management

• Composting helps reduce organic waste in landfills, decreases greenhouse gas emissions, enriches soil health, and promotes sustainability.

How can individuals contribute to reducing plastic pollution in oceans?

• By increasing the production of single-use plastics

• By dumping waste directly into the oceans

• By ignoring the issue and not taking any action

• By reducing the use of single-use plastics, properly disposing of waste, participating in beach clean-ups, supporting legislation to reduce plastic production, and spreading awareness about the issue.

Why is it important to educate the community about sustainable practices?

• It confuses the community about environmental issues

• It depletes resources for future generations

• It encourages irresponsible behavior

• It raises awareness about environmental issues, promotes responsible behavior, and helps in conserving resources for future generations.