Plastic Paradise

What is the most common type of plastic found in the ocean?

• Polystyrene

• Polypropylene

• Polyethylene

• PVC

Answer explanation

The most common type of plastic found in the ocean is Polyethylene.

How long does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose in the environment?

• 50 years

• 1000 years

• 450 years

• 200 years

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What are microplastics?

• Microplastics are large plastic particles greater than 5mm in size.

• Microplastics are only harmful to marine life.

• Microplastics are natural materials found in the environment.

• Microplastics are small plastic particles less than 5mm in size.

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Why is plastic pollution harmful to marine life?

• Plastic pollution has no impact on marine life

• Plastic pollution can be harmful to marine life due to ingestion and toxicity.

• Marine life benefits from plastic pollution

• Plastic pollution is easily removed from marine environments

What are some alternatives to single-use plastics?

• Reusable containers, bags, utensils, biodegradable/compostable materials, sustainable packaging

• Plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery

• Non-recyclable materials

• Disposable containers, bags, utensils

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How does plastic pollution impact human health?

• Plastic pollution can improve human health by providing jobs in waste management

• Plastic pollution can impact human health through toxic chemical exposure, food contamination, and respiratory problems.

• Plastic pollution has no impact on human health

• Plastic pollution only affects marine life, not humans

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• A type of marine animal found in the Pacific Ocean

• A group of islands in the Pacific Ocean

• A popular tourist destination in the Pacific Ocean

• A collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean.

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How can individuals reduce their plastic consumption?

• Use reusable items, avoid single-use plastics, recycle properly, and support plastic-free businesses.

• Ignore plastic pollution

• Throw plastic waste in the ocean

• Increase plastic usage

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What are the effects of plastic pollution on ecosystems?

• Plastic pollution can harm wildlife through entanglement, ingestion, habitat destruction, and disruption of food chains.

• Plastic pollution has no impact on ecosystems

• Plastic pollution helps balance ecosystems by controlling population growth

• Plastic pollution benefits ecosystems by providing new habitats

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Why is recycling important in reducing plastic waste?

• Recycling reduces plastic waste by reusing materials and conserving resources.

• Recycling has no impact on reducing plastic waste

• Recycling increases plastic waste by producing more materials

• Recycling is harmful to the environment

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