WorksheetsQuiz on Plastic Pollution
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the main environmental issue discussed in the text?
Water scarcity
Deforestation
Plastic pollution
Air pollution
Which location is highlighted as being affected by plastic waste?
Hawaii
Australia
Brazil
Canada
What are 'nurdles'?
Plastic containers
Plastic bottles
Plastic pellets
Plastic bags
By what percentage has plastic litter increased since 1994?
75%
121%
200%
50%
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch described as?
A plastic island
A plastic soup
A plastic mountain
A plastic desert
How many plastic containers are estimated to be dumped overboard by ships daily?
100,000
600,000
1 million
5 million
What is the consequence of tiny plastic fragments in the ocean?
They float indefinitely
They are harmless
They are consumed by marine life
They disappear quickly
What has Bangladesh done to combat plastic pollution?
Increased plastic production
Banned all plastics
Imposed a tax on plastic bottles
Replaced plastic bags with jute bags
What is the primary source of plastic waste mentioned in the text?
Household waste
Industrial waste
Single-use items
Agricultural waste
What is the environmental impact of plastic on food chains?
It has no impact
It enhances food quality
It poisons the food chain
It reduces food availability
What is the size comparison of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
Smaller than Texas
Twice the size of France
Larger than Australia
As large as California
What is the main culprit of plastic pollution according to the text?
Plastic furniture
Plastic toys
Plastic bags and packaging
Plastic straws
What has been the trend in plastic production in the 21st century?
Remained the same
Stopped completely
Decreased significantly
Increased dramatically
What is the overall message of the text?
Plastic is beneficial
We need to reduce plastic use
Plastic pollution is exaggerated
Plastic is easily recyclable
