Microplastics Awareness Quiz

Microplastics Awareness Quiz

8th Grade

12 Qs

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Microplastics Awareness Quiz

Microplastics Awareness Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

Created by

Michael Mantsourani

Used 1+ times

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central idea of the article?

Microplastics are harmless and do not affect human health.

Microplastics are present in many everyday items, and while they cannot be avoided completely, there are ways to reduce exposure.

The government has strict regulations that prevent microplastics from entering food and water sources.

Most scientists agree that microplastics are not a concern for public health.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a source of microplastic exposure?

Bottled water

Airborne dust

Metal cookware

Plastic cutting boards

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the author suggest avoiding plastic food storage?

It changes the taste of food.

Heat and other factors can cause plastic to release microplastics into food.

Plastic containers are too expensive.

Plastic does not break down in landfills.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase "scientists aren’t sure what levels of microplastics and nanoplastics we’re each taking in" suggest?

Scientists have determined exactly how much plastic each person ingests.

There is uncertainty about the full extent of human microplastic consumption.

People only consume microplastics if they drink bottled water.

The government tracks individual plastic consumption.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the author’s purpose in writing this article?

To entertain the reader with funny stories about microplastics

To inform the reader about the presence of microplastics and provide tips to reduce exposure

To persuade the reader to stop drinking water entirely

To argue that microplastics have no effect on health

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which strategy is recommended to reduce exposure to microplastics?

Drinking only bottled water

Using plastic cutting boards instead of wood

Washing plastic by hand instead of using the dishwasher

Avoiding exercise and sleep to minimize exposure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best describes the author's tone in the article?

Humorous and sarcastic

Informative and concerned

Angry and aggressive

Excited and enthusiastic

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