Quiz on Ban it or Bag it?

What are plastic bags made from?

• Recycled paper

• Oil products

• Metal

• Glass

A major issue with plastic bags according to environmentalists is that they (a)  

• They are too heavy
• They never completely decompose
• They are too small
• They are too colorful

What do environmentalists believe about the resources used for plastic bags?

• They are renewable

• They are nonrenewable

• They are unlimited

• They are unnecessary

What is the main argument of those who support a ban on plastic bags?

• Plastic bags are cost-effective

• Plastic bags are a minor issue

• Plastic bags are an overwhelming problem

• Plastic bags are easy to recycle

Laurie Kusek argues that the plastics industry is encouraging (a)   .

• Recycling centers
• More plastic production
• Ban on plastic bags
• Use of paper bags

What does the production of paper bags create more of compared to plastic bags?

• Air and water pollution

• Recyclable waste

• Biodegradable waste

• Energy efficiency

What organization is Gordon Bennett a part of?

• Sierra Club

• American Plastics Council

• Greenpeace

• World Wildlife Fund

What is the main benefit of trees mentioned by Gordon Bennett?

• Renewable resource

• Cost-effective

• Easily recyclable

• Non-polluting

What is the annual consumption of paper bags in America?

• 5 billion

• 10 billion

• 15 billion

• 20 billion

Which type of bag can last up to 1,000 years?

• Paper

• Plastic

• Cloth/Canvas

• None