Water/Plastics PreQuizizz

How much plastic does the world produce each year?

• Enough to fill the Grand Canyon

• Enough to cover the entire state of Texas

• Enough to fill 100 Boeing 747 planes

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  Enough to build 50 Pyramids of Giza

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• A landfill in the Pacific Ocean

• A natural phenomenon caused by ocean currents

• A massive collection of plastic debris in the ocean

• A recycling center for ocean waste

What makes up half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Plastic bottles and bags

• Fishing nets, lines, and ropes

• Microplastics

• Electronic waste

How long would it take to walk across the entire area of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• 150 days

• 121 days

• 90 days

• 60 days

How long can plastic fishing lines persist in the ocean?

• 1000 years
  

• 600 years

• 300 years

• 100 years

What happens to plastics after they break down in the ocean?

• They evaporate

• They become microplastics

• They turn into harmless substances

• They dissolve completely

Which marine species have been found to ingest microplastics?

• Only fish

• Only sea birds

• Only whales

• Every species of sea turtle

By what year is it estimated that plastic will outweigh fish in the oceans?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

• 2060

What is a significant consequence of microplastics in the ocean?

• They clean the ocean

• They provide food for marine life

• They decompose quickly

• They enter the food chain

What should you consider before throwing away a plastic water bottle?

• The recycling bin is full

• The impact on ocean pollution

• The bottle is empty

• The bottle is reusable