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Environmental Impact of Disposable Cups

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a common environmental impact of disposable cups?

a)

Waste accumulation and pollution

b)

Increased biodiversity

c)

Reduced energy consumption

d)

Air quality improvement

2.

How do coffee vending machines contribute to environmental issues?

a)

Coffee vending machines contribute to environmental issues by using renewable energy sources

b)

Coffee vending machines contribute to environmental issues through plastic waste generation and energy consumption.

c)

Coffee vending machines contribute to environmental issues by promoting sustainability

d)

Coffee vending machines contribute to environmental issues by reducing waste production

3.

What is the energy consumption of an average coffee vending machine per year?

a)

The energy consumption of an average coffee vending machine per year depends on its power rating and hours of operation, but it typically ranges from 2000 kWh to 5000 kWh.

b)

The energy consumption of an average coffee vending machine per year is 10,000 kWh.

c)

The energy consumption of an average coffee vending machine per year is 100 kWh.

d)

Coffee vending machines do not consume any energy per year.

4.

Which material is NOT commonly used to make sustainable cups?

a)

Paper

b)

Plastic

c)

Aluminum

d)

Glass

5.

What is the main environmental concern with single-use plastic cups?

a)

Water contamination

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Plastic pollution

d)

Air pollution

6.

Which sustainable alternative to disposable cups is most cost-effective in the long run?

a)

Reusable cups

b)

Paper cups

c)

Plastic cups

d)

Biodegradable cups

7.

How can individuals reduce their reliance on disposable cups?

a)

By using disposable cups for all beverages

b)

By promoting the use of disposable cups in public places

c)

By carrying a reusable cup for their drinks

d)

By increasing the production of disposable cups

8.

What is the primary benefit of using biodegradable cups over traditional plastic cups?

a)

Biodegradable cups are more expensive

b)

Biodegradable cups reduce waste accumulation and environmental pollution

c)

Biodegradable cups have a longer lifespan

d)

Biodegradable cups are not eco-friendly

9.

How can individuals contribute to reducing waste from disposable cups?

a)

By bringing your own cup or tumbler

b)

By promoting the use of disposable cups in public places

c)

By carrying a reusable cup for their drinks

d)

By increasing the production of disposable cups

10.

What is the environmental impact of single-use plastic cups?

a)

Water contamination

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Plastic pollution

d)

Air pollution

11.

What are microplastics?

a)

large plastic items that get into our oceans

b)

small pieces of plastic material, typically originating from the disintegration of larger plastic items like bottles, bags, and other common garbage

c)

small bits of mercury, arsenic, and other chemical toxins that pollute our oceans

d)

animal debris

12.

Where can microplastics be most commonly found?

a)

Mountain tops

b)

Oceans

c)

Deserts

d)

Moon surface

13.

Which product is often a major contributor to microplastic pollution?

a)

Cotton clothes

b)

Paper bags

c)

Plastic bottles and plastic cups

d)

Wooden furniture

14.

Extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment.

a)

Inorganic

b)

Microplastics

c)

Debris

d)

Biodegrade

15.
A process in which mixed garbage is burned at very high temperatures is:
a)
recovery
b)
incineration
c)
leachate
d)
source reduction 
16.
Why are non-biodegradable plastics a problem in the environment?
a)
They do not decompose or break down naturally
b)
They leak toxic chemicals
c)
They are filling up lakes and ponds
d)
They contain poisons for wildlife