Earth Day Comprehension Quiz

When is Earth Day celebrated every year?

• 22nd March

• 22nd April

• 22nd May

• 22nd June

What is the theme for Earth Day 2024?

• Planet vs. Pollution

• Planet vs. Plastics

• Planet vs. Paper

• Planet vs. Pesticides

How long can it take for a plastic bag to decompose in a landfill?

• 10 years

• 100 years

• 500 years

• 1000 years

What are microplastics?

• Large pieces of plastic used in manufacturing

• Small, toxic particles of plastic

• Biodegradable plastics

• Recycled plastic materials

Which of the following is NOT a way that plastic can enter the environment?

• Being recycled properly

• Litter being carelessly thrown

• Washed down drains

• Spilled overboard by ships

By what year is it estimated that there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish?

• 2025

• 2040

• 2050

• 2100

What can you buy instead of using single-use plastic items like straws and plastic bags to help reduce plastic waste?

• More single-use plastic items

• Reusable flasks and canvas bags

• Only plastic bottles

• Disposable cups

How many plastic bottles could you potentially save each year by choosing a reusable bottle?

• 15

• 156

• 1500

• 16

What should you do with single-use plastics to help them become new items instead of being thrown away?

• Leave them in the park

• Burn them

• Recycle them in the correct bins

• Bury them

What are microplastics?

• Large pieces of plastic more than 5mm in length

• Small pieces of plastic less than 5mm in length

• Any type of plastic bottle

• Reusable plastic items