The Plastic Problem Quiz

What is the main issue with plastics according to the text?

• They are expensive to produce

• They are harmful to marine life

• They do not decompose

• They are difficult to recycle

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How much plastic is dumped in the ocean every year?

• 5.3 million tons

• 10 million tons

• 2.5 million tons

• 8.8 million tons

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What is the size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Twice the size of California

• Twice the size of Texas

• Twice the size of New York

• Twice the size of Florida

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What percentage of marine debris comes from plastics?

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

• 70%

What is the main reason for the death of sea turtles due to plastics?

• Consuming too much plastic

• Getting entangled in plastic products

• Internal organ damage

• Starvation

What is the main cause of injury and death for seabirds consuming plastics?

• Consuming too much plastic

• Starvation

• Internal organ damage

• Sharp edges of plastics

What is one method scientists are using to address the plastic problem?

• Developing biodegradable replacements for plastics

• Increasing plastic production

• Ignoring the problem

• Dumping plastics in the ocean

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What percentage of beach litter comes from single-use plastics?

• 60%

• 73%

• 50%

• 70%

What percentage of all plastics are recycled in the United States?

• 20%

• 15%

• 9%

• 5%

What is the main reason for the failure of recycling in the United States?

• Lack of demand for recycled plastics

• User error in sorting recyclables

• Lack of recycling facilities

• High cost of recycling