Plastic Pollution Awareness

What is a major environmental issue mentioned in the text?

• Plastic pollution

• Deforestation

• Air pollution

• Water scarcity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Which of the following is a suggested action for community involvement?

• Support plastic bans

• Increase plastic usage

• Promote single-use items

• Avoid local events

What is one of the simple swaps suggested to reduce plastic use?

• Switch to disposable plates

• Use plastic straws

• Use reusable bags

• Buy bottled water

What is the ultimate goal mentioned in the text regarding plastic?

• To increase plastic production

• To create a plastic-free future

• To ignore plastic pollution

• To promote plastic use

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Plastic isn't only found in the ocean. What percentage of the world's sea birds have plastic rubbish in their guts?

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?

• They mistake it for food and cannot digest it

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

• It's not dangerous because they use plastic waste for habitats

• They can suffer from infections and internal injuries.

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

• 1 million tonnes

• 8 million tonnes

• 20 million tonnes

• 50 million tonnes

By which year will there be more plastic than fish in the ocean?

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

• 2025

What happens to plastic waste?

• 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 dumped in the ocean for fish to eat

According to the European Parliament, single-use plastics keep washing up on European shores. Which item is the most commonly found?

• Drinks bottles

• Plastic bags

• Plastic straws

• Balloons