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Eco Club Menstrual health Quiz

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these menstrual products are best suited for the environment?

a)

Disposable pads

b)

Tampons

c)

Reusable Cloth pads

d)

Menstrual Cups

2.

How long does it take for one plastic based sanitary pad to decompose?

a)

5-18 months

b)

5-10 years

c)

50-80 years

d)

500-800 years

3.

How long does it take for organic pads to decompose?

a)

18 months

b)

5 years

c)

10 years

d)

80 years

4.

What are menstrual cups made of?

a)

Plastic

b)

Silicone

c)

Cotton

d)

Latex

5.

The average woman uses how many sanitary pads in her lifetime?

a)

700-1000

b)

1,400-1,600

c)

14,000-18,000

d)

More than 20,000

6.

Dioxin is a chemical used to bleach sanitary napkins. Which of the following effects is caused by this chemical?

a)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

b)

Ovarian Cancer

c)

Immune System Damage

d)

All of them

7.

Which of these chemicals found in sanitary pads is carcinogenic?

a)

Styrene

b)

Cotton

c)

Acetone

d)

Chloromethane

8.

Approximate weight of non-biodegradablke plastics found in each sanitary pad is:

a)

0.2 grams

b)

2 grams

c)

20 grams

d)

200 grams

9.

Which of these compounds found in tampons can lead to multiple organ damage?

a)

Parabens

b)

Pesticide Residue

c)

Phthalates (Plasticizers)

d)

Triclosan

10.

Which of these health dangers are caused by sanitary pads?

a)

Bacterial and Fungal Infections

b)

Cancer

c)

Toxic Shock Syndrome

d)

All of these

11.

What menstrual product is best suited for your personal needs now that you know the environmental effects?

a)

Disposable Pads

b)

Reusable cloth Pads

c)

Menstrual Cups

d)

Tampons