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Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
How many tons of plastic are dumped in the ocean each year?
8 million
5000
600 000
2 million
How much plastic is produced every year?
300 million tons
10 thousand tons
5 billion tons
7 tons
Which of the following is true about plastic?
It's cheap
It's versatile (many uses)
It's disposable
All of the above
True or False: We've produced more plastic in the last 10 years than in the last century.
True
False
True or False: Large pieces of plastic break down into smaller pieces in the ocean
True
False
What percentage of trash in the ocean is actually plastic?
90%
100%
75%
45%
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is the world's largest garbage dump. How big is it?
Twice the size of Texas
The size of Toronto
The size of the USA
Twice the size of Ontario
True or False: Plastic in the ocean ends up in the food you eat.
True
False
How many seabirds are killed annually from plastic?
1 million
100 000
10 000
500 000
How long does it take plastic to degrade?
500-1000 years
200 years
150 years
50 years
How many plastic bags are used annually worldwide?
500 billion
500 million
50 million
5 billion
Where does the most plastic waste come from?
Packaging
Plastic bags
Fishing line
Rubber products
How many plastic beverage bottles are used per person in the USA?
315
195
525
88
