Plastic Pollution Quiz - Earth Day

What happens to plastic waste when left in the environment?

• It is a biodegradable material so it eventually disintegrates

• It never fully goes away, it just breaks into little pieces

• There is no such thing as plastic waste, all plastic is recycled

• It is naturally absorbed into the environment without harm

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Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?

• Bacteria on plastic can give coral diseases

• They mistake it for food and cannot digest it

• They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim

• All the above

How many million tons of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year?

• 11 million tons

• 1 million tons

• 50 million tons

• 20 million tons

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True or False: There are many alternatives to single use plastic products.

• True

• False

• Only in certain countries

• Only for industrial use

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How many marine species are harmed by plastic pollution?

• 1,326

• 800

• 52

• 5,489

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What percent of its plastic does the U.S. recycle?

• 35%

• 50%

• 75%

• 5%

Approximately, Americans use about how many plastic drinking straws per day?

• 25,000

• 250,000,000

• 100,000

• 500,000,000

What percentage of U.S. crude oil consumption does plastic production account for?

• 1%

• 5%

• It doesn't account for any part because plastic is not made using oil

• 30%

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On average, how long is a plastic bag used by a person before being thrown away?

• 1 hour

• 12 minutes

• 1 day

• 1 week

By what year do scientists predict plastic will outweigh fish in the ocean, pound for pound?

• 2020

• 2050

• 2250

• 3000

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