Microplastic

Why do people who drink mainly bottled water consume more microplastics than those that don't?

• Plastic is blended up with the water when the water was made and bottled.

• The plastic from the bottle leaches into the water.

• People who drink more bottled water actually come less.

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How many microplastic particles do those that drink tap water consume a year?

• 4000

• 2500

• 500

• 90000

How many microplastic particles do BOYS consume a year?

• 74000

• 29000

• 8000

• 81000

How many microplastic particles do GIRLS consume a year?

• 74000

• 25000

• 8000

• 81000

How many microplastic particles do Americans consume in a year?

• 500

• 700

• 70000

• 50000

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Bits of plastic too small to see ar in the air we breathe, food with eat and in the water we drink.

• True

• False

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Have scientists found microplastics in a mosquitoes' bellies?

• True

• False

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Explain why boys consume more microplastic particles than girls?

• Because girls eat more food than boys.

• Because boys eat more food than girls.

• Because the microplastics like boys more than girls.

As that ____________ breaks down, it can get into the air we breathe.

• Food

• Cardboard box

• Metal

• Plastic

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Do scientists know for sure whether microplastics are harmful or not yet?

• Yes

• No

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