The Problem with Plastic

What is one of the simplest ways to help protect our planet?

• Planting trees

• None of the above

• Using more plastic

• Recycling

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How long can a plastic bottle take to decompose?

• About 50 years

• About 500 years

• About 5 years

• About 1 year

Why is plastic considered a major environmental problem?

• It is scarce

• It decomposes quickly

• It does not break down easily

• It is biodegradable

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What can people use instead of new plastic bags to reduce plastic use?

• Paper bags

• Metal containers

• More plastic bags

• No bags

What happens to recycled plastic?

• It is buried

• It is reshaped into new items

• It is thrown into the ocean

• It is burned