Plastic Paradise

Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?

• They mistake it for food and cannot digest it

• They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim

• Both a and b

• It's not dangerous because they can swim around it

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How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?

• 8 million tons

• 2 million tons

• 5 million tons

• 1 million tons

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By what year do scientists predict plastic will outweigh fish in the ocean, pound for pound?

• 2020

• 2050

• 2250

• 3000

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How much plastic thrown away every year can circle around the Earth?

• 3 times

• 1 time

• 4 times

• 6 times

Which of the following answers contains the top 5 contributing countries to the world’s plastic pollution problem?

• Russia, France, USA, Vietnam, India

• Indonesia, Thailand, USA, China, France

• Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines

• USA, China, India, UK, Australia

Where does the majority of plastics end up?

• Landfill

• Ocean

• Recycled

• Burned for Energy

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Which of these is a cheap and easily available material?

• Glass

• Plastic

• Diamond

Which of these is a type of plastic that melts on heating?

• Thermoplastic

• Thermosetting

• Elastomer

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch primarily composed of?

• Plastic debris

• Metal waste

• Glass shards

• Organic matter

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Which process is most effective in breaking down plastics in the ocean?

• Biodegradation

• Photodegradation

• Thermal degradation

• Chemical degradation

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