Plastic Pollution Quiz

How many species of marine animals are threatened by plastic entering the ocean each year?

• 100 species

• 300 species

• 500 species

• 700 species

What does plastic pollution often end up releasing into the water?

• Fresh air

• Nutrients

• Toxic chemicals

• Oxygen

According to the text, what is one detail that explains how plastic pollution is harmful to marine animals?

• It provides them food

• It helps them swim better

• It can be mistaken for food

• It makes them faster

What other types of pollution are mentioned besides plastic?

• Noise and light

• Heat and cold

• Sand and rocks

• Trees and plants

What can pollution affect when released into the environment?

• Only water

• Only air

• Wildlife habitats

• Only plants

What is one source of pollution mentioned in the text?

• Lightning

• Car exhaust

• Rain

• Wind

What does the word "Recycle" mean?

• Cleaning the environment

• Using something again

• Turning trash into new products

• Planting trees

What does "Compost" help with?

• Making air fresh

• Cleaning water

• Growing plants

• Building houses

What is "Biodegradable" material likely to do?

• Stay unchanged for years

• Decompose

• Harm wildlife

• Pollute water

____________ is the addition of harmful materials to the environment.

• pollution
• ecotourism
• conservation
• recycle