Tough Truths About Plastic Pollution

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    Who does plastic pollution effect? (check all that apply)

    • You
    • Your children (potential)
    • Your grandchildren (potential)
    • Your great-grandchildren (potential)
    • Your great-great-grandchildren (potential)
    • Your great-great-great-grandchildren
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About This Quiz

This quiz will be covering information presented in the following media:

Youtube Video: Dianna Cohen: Tough Truths About Plastic Pollution
http://plasticpollutioncoalition. Org/http://www. Saveourshores. Org/current-projects/plastic-pollution

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  • 2. 

    Recycling is not a sustainable solution.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Most of our plastic waste is landfilled, downcycled or exported to other countries. And tragically, millions of tons of plastic poison our oceans. Businesses and governments must take responsibility for new ways to design, recover and dispose of plastics.

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  • 3. 

    What percentage of plastic-based pollution in the ocean originated from a land based source?

    • 50%

    • 70%

    • 80%

    • 90%

    Correct Answer
    A. 80%
    Explanation
    80% of plastic-based pollution in the ocean originated from a land-based source. This means that the majority of plastic waste that ends up in the ocean comes from human activities on land, such as improper waste management, littering, and inadequate recycling practices. It highlights the need for better waste management systems and increased awareness to reduce plastic pollution and protect marine ecosystems.

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  • 4. 

    How long does it take for one cigarette butt to break down?

    • 3-5 days 3-5 days

    • 3-5 weeks

    • 3-5 months

    • 3-5 years

    Correct Answer
    A. 3-5 years
    Explanation
    Cigarette butts are made of a non-biodegradable material called cellulose acetate, which takes a long time to break down. It can take anywhere from 3 to 5 years for a single cigarette butt to decompose completely. During this time, the butt can release harmful chemicals into the environment and pose a threat to wildlife. Therefore, it is important to properly dispose of cigarette butts to minimize their negative impact on the environment.

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  • 5. 

    How many plastic bags are discarded every day? (select most accurate)

    • Over 1000

    • Over 10,000

    • Over 100,000

    • Over 1,000,000

    • Over 10,000,000

    • Over 100,000,000

    • Over 1,000,000,000

    Correct Answer
    A. Over 1,000,000,000
    Explanation
    60,000 plastic bags are discarded every 5 seconds.
    That's 1,036,800,000 plastic bags every day!

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