Unit 1 Pre Test

What percentage of all plastic ends up in the sea, impacting the world's oceans?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

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What are some sources of plastic pollution?

• Ships

• Factories

• Forests

• Rivers

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What is the main idea of the passage titled The Great Garbage Patch?

• The existence of the Great Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean

• The impact of climate change on marine life

• The history of plastic pollution in the oceans

• The benefits of recycling plastic waste

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What is the cause of the Great Garbage Patch?

• Strong ocean currents pushing plastic waste into a vortex

• Volcanic eruptions in the ocean

• Alien spacecraft dumping trash in the ocean

• Global warming affecting ocean currents

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Why is plastic in the patch dangerous for marine life?

• It can be ingested by fish

• It can be fed to birds' babies

• It can be ingested by fish and trap animals like sea turtles in plastic nets

• It can be used as a nesting material by birds

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Who discovered The Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 1997?

• John Smith

• Charles Moor

• Jane Doe

• Michael Johnson

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How can plastic particles in the ocean end up on people's dinner plates?

• Through the water cycle

• By direct consumption of plastic

• Via the food chain

• Through evaporation

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What is one of the main consequences of plastic in the ocean breaking up into tiny pieces?

• A) Increased biodiversity

• B) Decreased water pollution

• C) Animals swallowing plastic pieces

• D) Reduced global warming

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What is the main idea emphasized in the passage?

• Reducing plastic usage, recycling more, and picking up litter are important actions to help the environment.

• The importance of conserving water resources.

• The benefits of using renewable energy sources.

• The significance of planting trees for the environment.

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What was the material used to make the boat Plastiki?

• Wood

• Metal

• Recycled plastic bottles

• Fiberglass

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