WorksheetsMicroplastic
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why do people who drink mainly bottled water consume more microplastics than those that don't?
Plastic is blended up with the water when the water was made and bottled.
The plastic from the bottle leaches into the water.
People who drink more bottled water actually come less.
How many microplastic particles do those that drink tap water consume a year?
4000
2500
500
90000
How many microplastic particles do BOYS consume a year?
74000
29000
8000
81000
How many microplastic particles do GIRLS consume a year?
74000
25000
8000
81000
How many microplastic particles do Americans consume in a year?
500
700
70000
50000
Bits of plastic too small to see ar in the air we breathe, food with eat and in the water we drink.
True
False
Have scientists found microplastics in a mosquitoes' bellies?
True
False
Explain why boys consume more microplastic particles than girls?
Because girls eat more food than boys.
Because boys eat more food than girls.
Because the microplastics like boys more than girls.
As that ____________ breaks down, it can get into the air we breathe.
Food
Cardboard box
Metal
Plastic
Do scientists know for sure whether microplastics are harmful or not yet?
Yes
No
What size are microplastics?
Less than 1 inch apart
Less than 1 mm apart
Less than 5 mm apart
25 inches
Nurdles and microplastics are a threat to sea life because
They can never be digested.
They carry toxins adhered to them.
Their plastic mass fools creatures into thinking they are full;, they don't eat enough; they die of starvation.
All of the above.
Microplasics ______ biodegradable
are
are not
What are microplastics?
Small plastic particles less than 5mm in size
Large plastic debris found in oceans
Biodegradable plastic materials
Natural organic materials
Which of the following is a common source of microplastics in the environment?
Plastic bottles
Glass containers
Metal cans
Wooden utensils
How do microplastics enter the human body?
Through inhalation and ingestion
Only through skin contact
Only through drinking water
Only through food
What is the primary concern regarding microplastics in marine life?
They can be ingested by marine animals
They provide nutrients to marine life
They help in water filtration
They decompose quickly
Which of the following is a method to reduce microplastic pollution?
Using reusable bags and bottles
Increasing plastic production
Burning plastic waste
Using more single-use plastics
What is the effect of microplastics on human health?
The effects are still being studied
They are beneficial to health
They improve digestion
They enhance nutrient absorption
How do microplastics affect the food chain?
They can accumulate in organisms and move up the food chain
They are broken down and absorbed as nutrients
They have no effect on the food chain
They are beneficial to the food chain
What is a potential solution to microplastic pollution in oceans?
Developing biodegradable plastics
Increasing plastic production
Dumping more waste into oceans
Using more plastic bags
Which industry is a significant contributor to microplastic pollution?
Textile industry
Woodworking industry
Glass manufacturing
Metal refining
What role do microplastics play in the ecosystem?
They can disrupt ecosystems by introducing toxins
They support plant growth
They help in soil formation
They are essential for aquatic life
How can individuals help reduce microplastic pollution?
By reducing plastic use and recycling
By using more plastic products
By ignoring recycling practices
By supporting plastic production
What is the relationship between microplastics and climate change?
Microplastics contribute to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases
Microplastics reduce climate change effects
Microplastics have no relation to climate change
Microplastics help in cooling the Earth
