WorksheetsPlastic 101
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which 2 of these are not a source of plastic?
coal
oil
gas
water
What is Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) most commonly used for?
water bottles
furniture
utensils
cars
which of these is a kind of plastic raw material
lurbles
nurdles
nardars
furdles
choose the common phrase...
reduce, retain, remind
relive, reduce, recycle
reduce, regain, recycle
reduce, re-use, recycle
Which of these is the easiest to recycle?
What is the process whereby chemicals leak from plastic into the environment?
leaking
peaching
corrosion
leaching
What percentage of plastic is recycled in the USA?
less that 10%
around 25%
40%
90%
what is another common use for PET plastic?
computers
clothing
cars
phones
which two of these are a danger to sea-life?
Plastic can also be produced from...
vegetables
organic waste
trees
fruits
Who is Boyan Slat?
An elderly engineer
A young environmentalist
An inspiring artist
A plastic salesman
What is the name of Boyan Slats invention?
the eliminator
the terminator
the plasticiser
the interceptor
Which country produces the most plastic per person?
China
Indonesia
USA
UK
Global plastic production per year is now at...
100 million tonnes
300 million tonnes
400 million tonnes
800 million tonnes
Since 1950 the percentage of plastic we throw away has...
increased by 50%
dropped by 50%
stayed the same
increased by 200%
Globally we now recycle....
less than 10%
around 15%
around 20%
more than 30%
Which industry uses the most plastic?
textiles
electronics
construction
packaging
Which of these can safely eat plastic?
birds
ants
meal worms
cockroaches
Which is the correct spelling?
polyaeteline
polyethylene
pollyethylene
polyetalene
Which one is the worst for the environment?
