Despicable Disposable 880

Fill in the blank: The carbon emissions from the production of plastics contribute to ________.

• A) climate change

• B) economic growth

• C) technological advancement

• D) social inequality

What did the researchers at Purdue University find in compost samples?

• High levels of PFAS

• Low levels of PFAS

• No PFAS

• Only natural substances.

Which of the following is a biodegradable substitute mentioned in the article?

• Plastic straws

• Paper straws

• Metal straws

• Glass straws

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CCSS.RI.7.1

Fill in the blank: PFAS are used in products like carpeting, waterproof clothing, and ________.

• A) food packaging

• B) electronics

• C) furniture

• D) vehicles

What is the main concern with the new 'eco-friendly' boxes?

• They are too costly

• They may be bad for health

• They are not durable

• They are not available

Fill in the blank: Many grocery stores have switched to ________ packaging.

• safer

• cheaper

• heavier

• lighter

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5C

Which state has required its state agencies to use more PFAS-free food packaging?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Florida

Emission (noun) means: A) A person who works for a cause or group B) Something sent out or given off C) To keep something out or away D) Large enough to be noticed or have an effect.

• A) A person who works for a cause or group

• B) Something sent out or given off

• C) To keep something out or away

• D) Large enough to be noticed or have an effect.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.6

Repel (verb) means: A) A person who works for a cause or group B) Something sent out or given off C) To keep something out or away D) Large enough to be noticed or have an effect.

• A) A person who works for a cause or group

• B) Something sent out or given off

• C) To keep something out or away

• D) Large enough to be noticed or have an effect.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.L.7.4D

Fill in the blank: Washington State and San Francisco, California, have responded by banning ______ in paper food packaging.

• A) BPA

• B) PFAS

• C) Lead

• D) Mercury