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WorksheetsEco Club Menstrual health Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of these menstrual products are best suited for the environment?
Disposable pads
Tampons
Reusable Cloth pads
Menstrual Cups
How long does it take for one plastic based sanitary pad to decompose?
5-18 months
5-10 years
50-80 years
500-800 years
How long does it take for organic pads to decompose?
18 months
5 years
10 years
80 years
What are menstrual cups made of?
Plastic
Silicone
Cotton
Latex
The average woman uses how many sanitary pads in her lifetime?
700-1000
1,400-1,600
14,000-18,000
More than 20,000
Dioxin is a chemical used to bleach sanitary napkins. Which of the following effects is caused by this chemical?
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Ovarian Cancer
Immune System Damage
All of them
Which of these chemicals found in sanitary pads is carcinogenic?
Styrene
Cotton
Acetone
Chloromethane
Approximate weight of non-biodegradablke plastics found in each sanitary pad is:
0.2 grams
2 grams
20 grams
200 grams
Which of these compounds found in tampons can lead to multiple organ damage?
Parabens
Pesticide Residue
Phthalates (Plasticizers)
Triclosan
Which of these health dangers are caused by sanitary pads?
Bacterial and Fungal Infections
Cancer
Toxic Shock Syndrome
All of these
What menstrual product is best suited for your personal needs now that you know the environmental effects?
Disposable Pads
Reusable cloth Pads
Menstrual Cups
Tampons
