"A Plastic Ocean" Quiz

1. What is the main topic of A Plastic Ocean?

• The history of the ocean
• The effects of plastic waste on marine life and the environment
• How to recycle plastic at home
• The discovery of new sea creatures

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2. Which problem is most clearly shown in the documentary?

• Air pollution in big cities
• The spread of plastic pollution in the ocean
• The decline of coral reefs due to temperature change
• Overfishing in freshwater lakes

3. How does plastic waste affect marine animals according to the film?

• It provides shelter for small fish
• It makes water sparkle
• It is mistaken for food and can cause injury or death
• It helps marine plants grow

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4. Which example from the documentary shows plastic harming wildlife?

• Sea turtles confusing plastic bags with jellyfish
• Fish using plastic bags as a new home
• Whales wearing plastic as decoration
• Birds building nests from plastic without harm

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5. What is one main message of A Plastic Ocean?

• Plastic is a natural part of the ocean
• We should ignore plastic pollution
• Reducing plastic use can help save marine life
• Only scientists are affected by plastic waste

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6. Which of the following is suggested as a solution in the documentary?

• Using more single-use plastics
• Recycling and reducing our plastic consumption
• Dumping plastic in controlled areas
• Banning all plastic without alternatives

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7. What is the purpose of showing many images of polluted oceans and marine life?

• To show evidence of the harm caused by plastic
• To entertain the audience with colorful scenes
• To distract viewers from the real issue
• To compare different ocean views

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8. How does the film use facts and statistics?

• To confuse the viewer with numbers
• To discuss topics unrelated to plastic
• To promote a competing product
• To support its message about plastic pollution

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9. What role do scientists play in the documentary?

• They explain how plastic breaks down and harms the ocean
• They suggest that plastic is not a real problem
• They talk about space exploration instead
• They only share personal stories with no data

10. Why is it important for people to watch documentaries like A Plastic Ocean?

• To learn how to build plastic boats
• To find out which plastic brands are the best
• To become informed about environmental issues and make better choices
• To learn about the history of plastic manufacturing

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