Reading: Plastic in the Ocean

What happens to plastic waste when it enters the ocean?

• It degrades into harmless substances.

• It forms a trash island.

• It evaporates into the atmosphere.

• It sinks to the ocean floor.

How long do microplastics stay in the environment?

• A few days

• A few months

• A few years

• Hundreds of years

What is the main advantage of the new biodegradable material invented by scientists?

• It can be used to make durable plastics.

• It can replace commonly used plastics.

• It can be consumed by marine organisms.

• It can degrade in seawater within four weeks.

Who are the experts involved in the research of the new plastic?

• Biology experts

• Chemistry experts

• Marine science experts

• All of the above

Which of the following statements is an opinion from Text 1?

• These plastics never degrade but rather break up into smaller sizes.

• Recycling plastic not only helps the environment and reduces trash, but it also creates more jobs

• Plastics should not be going into the ocean in the first place.

• They eventually become microplastics that stay in the environment for hundreds of years

• Customers are happy to sleep well and use a product that benefits the environment.

Who are the experts involved in the research of the new plastic?

• Scientists

• Engineers

• Doctors

• N/A

What is the main advantage of the new biodegradable material invented by scientists?

• Reduces environmental pollution

• Causes environmental pollution

• Has no effect on environmental pollution

• Increases environmental pollution

What is the estimated amount of plastic that entered the ocean in 2010?

• 10 million metric tons

• 5 million metric tons

• 2 million metric tons

• 8 million metric tons

Which of the following statements is an opinion from Text 1?

• The answer cannot be determined without the actual text.

• The answer is clearly stated in the text.

• The author provides evidence to support their opinion.

• The opinion is based on personal experience.

What happens to plastic waste when it enters the ocean?

• It gets dissolved and becomes part of the ocean water.

• It gets washed up on the shores and becomes beach litter.

• It can harm marine life, disrupt ecosystems, release toxic chemicals, and contribute to the formation of marine debris patches.

• It gets eaten by fish and other marine animals.