Ocean Plastics

Please draw one animal affected by the plastics in our ocean.

What did the sea turtle mistake the plastic bag for?

• A piece of seaweed

• A fish

• A jellyfish

• A rock

About how many species of marine animals have been reported to have eaten or been entangled in plastic?

• 100

• 300

• 500

• 700

About what percentage of all plastic trash is made up of single-use plastic?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

About how much plastic is estimated to end up in the ocean every year?

• 4.4 million tonnes

• 6.6 million tonnes

• 8.8 million tonnes

• 10 million tonnes

What is one way plastic enters the ocean?

• It is thrown directly into the ocean by ships

• It is carried by birds

• It is left on the ground as litter and blows into creeks and rivers

• It is dissolved in rainwater

Why is plastic different than other types of waste?

• It decomposes faster than other waste

• It is heavier than other waste

• It does not decompose back into nature

• It is more colourful than other waste

What can you do to help reduce plastic waste?

• Use more plastic straws

• Throw plastic in the ocean

• Buy more plastic toys

• Use a reusable water bottle

What is an example of a single-use plastic item?

• A reusable water bottle

• A metal straw

• A plastic grocery bag

• A glass jar

What is one benefit of plastic mentioned in the reading?

• It is always biodegradable

• It can be used to make car airbags

• It is edible for ocean animals

• It is always recycled