WorksheetsWater/Plastics PreQuizizz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How much plastic does the world produce each year?
Enough to fill the Grand Canyon
Enough to cover the entire state of Texas
Enough to fill 100 Boeing 747 planes
Enough to build 50 Pyramids of Giza
What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
A landfill in the Pacific Ocean
A natural phenomenon caused by ocean currents
A massive collection of plastic debris in the ocean
A recycling center for ocean waste
What makes up half of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
Plastic bottles and bags
Fishing nets, lines, and ropes
Microplastics
Electronic waste
How long would it take to walk across the entire area of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
150 days
121 days
90 days
60 days
How long can plastic fishing lines persist in the ocean?
1000 years
600 years
300 years
100 years
What happens to plastics after they break down in the ocean?
They evaporate
They become microplastics
They turn into harmless substances
They dissolve completely
Which marine species have been found to ingest microplastics?
Only fish
Only sea birds
Only whales
Every species of sea turtle
By what year is it estimated that plastic will outweigh fish in the oceans?
2030
2040
2050
2060
What is a significant consequence of microplastics in the ocean?
They clean the ocean
They provide food for marine life
They decompose quickly
They enter the food chain
What should you consider before throwing away a plastic water bottle?
The recycling bin is full
The impact on ocean pollution
The bottle is empty
The bottle is reusable
