Plastic Pollution and Activism in Rivers

Plastic Pollution and Activism in Rivers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Science

7th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video discusses the issue of waste under the Muharto bridge in Malang, focusing on the efforts of activists to prevent pollution in the Brantas River. It highlights a waste audit conducted by activists and students, revealing significant plastic waste and identifying major producers. The video also covers a brand audit and the challenges faced due to inadequate waste management facilities. Activists call on the public, government, and producers to reduce single-use plastics to mitigate river pollution.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial action taken by activists to address the waste problem under the Muharto bridge?

They organized a community clean-up.

They contacted local authorities.

They posted various signs to discourage littering.

They held a press conference.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who participated in the waste audit in the Brantas River?

Activists and students from UIN

Local government officials

Tourists

Local business owners

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of waste was predominantly found in the Brantas River during the audit?

Electronic waste

Metal waste

Plastic waste

Organic waste

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the activists identify as a major reason for the accumulation of waste in the river?

Lack of public awareness

Insufficient waste collection services

High population density

Industrial activities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many major producers were identified as contributing significantly to the plastic waste in the Brantas River?

Six

Five

Four

Three

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the activists' call to action?

To ban all plastic products

To increase recycling rates

To clean the river daily

To reduce the use of single-use plastics

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the activists urging to take action to reduce plastic pollution?

Only the government

Only the community

The community, government, and producers

Only the producers