Plastic Pollution Quiz

Provided by: EARTHDAY.ORG |Published on: December 19, 2023

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This interactive quiz from EARTHDAY.ORG gauges your understanding of plastic pollution's impact on marine life, plastic use and production in the United States, and how much plastic pollution could be in the ocean by 2050.
Students will answer ten questions and receive feedback and explanations to help them fully understand the depth of plastic pollution.

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Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: EARTHDAY.ORG

Region: North America, United States, Global

Languages: English

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Positives

Eye-catching photos are attached to most of the questions.
Students will benefit from the concise explanation and supporting data.

Prerequisites

Students should know the terms biodegradable, pathogens, and crude oil before they take the quiz.
Students can share their quiz results on Facebook or X (Twitter).

Differentiation & Implementation

This quiz pairs well with a lesson on the environmental impact of various consumer goods.
This quiz can supplement a lesson on how human activity can impact ecosystems worldwide and why this impact matters.
This quiz can enhance a classroom discussion on why businesses continue using plastic despite its harmful environmental impact.
After taking this quiz, students can reflect on their plastic use and create a plan to reduce their waste.

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EARTHDAY.ORG’s mission is to diversify, educate and activate the environmental movement worldwide. Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.

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Plastic Pollution Quiz

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