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Plastic-Free Living: How Much Do You Know?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary environmental concern associated with single-use plastics?

a)

Air pollution

b)

Soil erosion

c)

Water pollution

d)

Noise pollution

2.

Which international agreement aims to reduce the production and use of single-use plastics?

a)

The Plastic Reduction Protocol

b)

The Single-Use Plastic Ban Agreement

c)

The Paris Agreement

d)

The Plastic Waste Reduction Convention

3.

Which of the following is a common harm caused by single-use plastic pollution in marine ecosystems?

a)

Increased fish population

b)

Improved coral reef health

c)

Entanglement of marine animals in plastic debris

d)

Increased oxygen levels in the oceans

4.

Which country is often cited as having one of the most successful plastic bottle recycling programs in the world?

a)

Canada

b)

Germany

c)

India

d)

United States

5.

What is the term for the tiny particles that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items and can be harmful to marine life?

a)

Plastic blobs

b)

Macroplastics

c)

Plastisphere

d)

Microplastics

6.

You are part of a team planning a beach cleanup event. What considerations would you take into account to ensure the event is both effective in reducing plastic pollution and environmentally friendly?

a)

Promoting the use of biodegradable trash bags and reusable gloves

b)

Providing single-use plastic gloves and bags for participants

c)

Focusing solely on collecting larger plastic items rather than microplastics

d)

Organizing the event during a busy tourist season for maximum participation

7.

What is the most common source of single-use plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways?

a)

Abandoned fishing nets

b)

Plastic straws

c)

Plastic bags

d)

Plastic water bottles

8.

Which of the following plastics is commonly used in single-use water bottles?

a)

PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

b)

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)

c)

HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)

d)

PP (Polypropylene)

9.

How can consumers determine whether a plastic item is recyclable in their local recycling program?

a)

By checking the color of the plastic

b)

By reading the barcode on the item

c)

By shaking the item to see if it makes a plastic sound

d)

By looking for a recycling symbol with a number inside it

10.

Reorder the following steps to reduce plastic pollution:

a)

Refuse

b)

Reduce

c)

Reuse

d)

Recycle

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