Global Plastic Waste Trade Quiz

Global Plastic Waste Trade Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the conflict between the Philippines and Canada regarding waste containers?

The containers were full of valuable goods.

The containers were full of garbage, including used adult diapers.

The containers were empty.

The containers contained illegal drugs.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the West to export plastic waste to China?

It was cheaper to ship waste to China than to dispose of it domestically.

China had the best recycling technology.

China demanded more waste for its recycling industry.

The West had no recycling facilities.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did China ban plastic waste imports in 2018?

China's recycling industry was failing.

China wanted to focus on importing other materials.

China wanted to increase its waste exports.

China had enough domestic waste for recycling.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Basel Convention's role in the plastic waste trade?

It promotes the use of plastic waste in energy recovery.

It regulates which plastics can be traded and requires special permissions for certain types.

It allows unrestricted trade of plastic waste.

It bans all types of plastic waste trade.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant challenge in distinguishing legal from illegal plastic waste trades?

The lack of international laws.

The similarity in appearance between legal and illegal waste.

The use of money laundering techniques by waste companies.

The absence of customs checks.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major environmental impact of illegal plastic waste disposal?

Decreased water levels

Massive pollution impacts

Improved air quality

Increased agricultural productivity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a controversial method of giving plastic waste a second life?

Recycling into new products

Energy recovery through incineration

Exporting to other countries

Burying in landfills

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