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Quiz on Plastic Pollution

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main environmental issue discussed in the text?

a)

Water scarcity

b)

Deforestation

c)

Plastic pollution

d)

Air pollution

2.

Which location is highlighted as being affected by plastic waste?

a)

Hawaii

b)

Australia

c)

Brazil

d)

Canada

3.

What are 'nurdles'?

a)

Plastic containers

b)

Plastic bottles

c)

Plastic pellets

d)

Plastic bags

4.

By what percentage has plastic litter increased since 1994?

a)

75%

b)

121%

c)

200%

d)

50%

5.

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch described as?

a)

A plastic island

b)

A plastic soup

c)

A plastic mountain

d)

A plastic desert

6.

How many plastic containers are estimated to be dumped overboard by ships daily?

a)

100,000

b)

600,000

c)

1 million

d)

5 million

7.

What is the consequence of tiny plastic fragments in the ocean?

a)

They float indefinitely

b)

They are harmless

c)

They are consumed by marine life

d)

They disappear quickly

8.

What has Bangladesh done to combat plastic pollution?

a)

Increased plastic production

b)

Banned all plastics

c)

Imposed a tax on plastic bottles

d)

Replaced plastic bags with jute bags

9.

What is the primary source of plastic waste mentioned in the text?

a)

Household waste

b)

Industrial waste

c)

Single-use items

d)

Agricultural waste

10.

What is the environmental impact of plastic on food chains?

a)

It has no impact

b)

It enhances food quality

c)

It poisons the food chain

d)

It reduces food availability

11.

What is the size comparison of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

a)

Smaller than Texas

b)

Twice the size of France

c)

Larger than Australia

d)

As large as California

12.

What is the main culprit of plastic pollution according to the text?

a)

Plastic furniture

b)

Plastic toys

c)

Plastic bags and packaging

d)

Plastic straws

13.

What has been the trend in plastic production in the 21st century?

a)

Remained the same

b)

Stopped completely

c)

Decreased significantly

d)

Increased dramatically

14.

What is the overall message of the text?

a)

Plastic is beneficial

b)

We need to reduce plastic use

c)

Plastic pollution is exaggerated

d)

Plastic is easily recyclable