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WorksheetsPlastic Pollution
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
Which of these is not a way that plastic enters the environment?
By being blown out of bins
By being abandoned by humans
By being dug up from the ground
By being washed down drains
...they will simply remain indefinitely until removed by humans...
Which of these is the most accurate definition for the word 'indefinitely'?
globally problematic
for the foreseeable future
restricted from view
negatively impactful
...and could be endangering the existence of some of our much-loved species.
Which word could the author have used instead of the word 'endangering' in this sentence?
(a)
What is an example of items that the text implies break down over time?
paper
fruit peel
natural fabrics
How many plastic bags are used around the world each second?
1,600
16,000
160,000
1,600,000
What percentage of plastic produced over the last 70 years has been thrown away?
79%
50%
9%
12%
Which creature may birds mistake plastic bags for?
(a)
By which year had 6300 million metric tonnes of plastic waste been created?
2013
2014
2015
2016
Which word is this the definition of:
Something that can be naturally broken down...
biodegradable
compostable
endanger
microplastics
toxic
Which word is this the definition of:
To put someone or something at risk...
biodegradable
compostable
endanger
microplastics
toxic
Which word is this the definition of:
Something poisonous or harmful...
biodegradable
compostable
endanger
microplastics
toxic
Which word is this the definition of:
Something that is biodegradable and can help support plant growth...
biodegradable
compostable
endanger
microplastics
toxic
Which word is this the definition of:
Extremely small pieces of plastic in the environment resulting from the breakdown of bigger pieces of plastic waste...
biodegradable
compostable
endanger
microplastics
toxic
Which fact from the text did you find most shocking?
What is one change you could make to help reduce plastic pollution?
