Understanding Plastic and Its Impact

Ross Alana, a marine biologist, discusses the benefits and environmental challenges of plastic. While plastic is versatile and durable, its persistence leads to significant ocean pollution. Plastic waste accumulates in oceans, forming large garbage patches and entering the food chain as microplastics, affecting marine life and humans. To combat this, Ross suggests reducing, reusing, and recycling plastic, and participating in beach clean-ups. The video concludes with a call to action to raise awareness and reduce plastic pollution.

What is one of the main advantages of plastic that also contributes to its environmental problem?

• It is lightweight.

• It is indestructible.

• It is biodegradable.

• It is expensive to produce.

How long can a plastic bottle last in the environment?

• 400 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

• 200 years

What are the large collections of plastic in the ocean called?

• Plastic reefs

• Ocean dumps

• Garbage patches

• Plastic islands

Which marine animals are affected by ingesting plastic?

• Only fish

• Only turtles

• Various marine animals including turtles, whales, and seabirds

• Only dolphins

What are microplastics?

• Large pieces of plastic

• Recyclable plastics

• Tiny plastic particles

• Plastic bottles

How do microplastics enter the food chain?

• By being consumed by plankton

• Through soil absorption

• Through the air

• By dissolving in water

What is one way to reduce your plastic footprint?

• Shop with reusable bags

• Avoid recycling

• Use more plastic bags

• Recycle all types of plastic

What is the concept of 'reduce' in the context of plastic usage?

• Recycling plastic

• Throwing away plastic

• Using more plastic

• Minimizing plastic use

Why is recycling not a permanent solution for plastic waste?

• Plastics can only be recycled a limited number of times

• It is not effective

• It increases plastic production

• It is too expensive

What is a 'two-minute beach clean'?

• A quick swim in the ocean

• A short walk on the beach

• A brief effort to pick up litter on the beach

• A two-minute break on the beach