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Trash vortex chapters 1 and 2

Quiz by Valerie Lassiter _ Staff - NorthGarnerMS

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  • Q1
    In the Trash Vortex Chapter 1, what is the main environmental issue discussed?
    Plastic pollution
    Air pollution
    Water contamination
    Deforestation
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the name of the area in the ocean where plastic debris accumulates?
    Coral Reef
    Tsunami Zone
    Trash Vortex
    Mangrove Forest
    30s
  • Q3
    What are the two main garbage patches discussed in Trash Vortex Chapter 1?
    The Mediterranean Sea and The Indian Ocean
    The Arctic Circle and The Antarctic Peninsula
    The Amazon Rainforest and The Sahara Desert
    The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and The North Atlantic Garbage Patch
    30s
  • Q4
    What are some negative impacts of plastic pollution discussed in Chapter 1 of Trash Vortex?
    Harm to marine life and ecosystems
    Increased water purity
    Decreased air pollution
    Enhanced biodiversity
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the primary source of plastic pollution in the ocean?
    Fishing nets
    Land-based activities
    Natural disasters
    Marine dumping
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the main type of plastic found in the ocean?
    Microplastics
    Biodegradable plastics
    Polystyrene
    Polyethylene terephthalate
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the term used to describe the rotating ocean currents that contribute to the formation of garbage patches, as mentioned in Trash Vortex ?
    tides
    whirlpools
    currents
    gyres
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the estimated size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
    The size of a football field
    The size of a small island
    The size of a city block
    Twice the size of Texas
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the primary purpose of using crude oil in the production of plastic?
    To enhance the color of plastic
    To add flexibility to plastic products
    To reduce the environmental impact of plastic production
    To provide energy for plastic manufacturing
    30s
  • Q10
    What is bakelite?
    A type of metal
    A natural fiber
    A type of wood
    An early synthetic plastic
    30s
  • Q11
    What is Plastic Man's primary superpower?
    Teleportation
    Invisibility
    Elasticity and shape-shifting
    Super strength
    30s
  • Q12
    How did plastics contribute to environmental concerns?
    Plastics contribute to environmental concerns due to their non-biodegradable nature and the pollution caused by plastic waste.
    Plastics are naturally biodegradable.
    Plastics have no impact on the environment.
    Plastics are commonly recycled, minimizing environmental impact.
    30s
  • Q13
    How did plastics shape a new lifestyle?
    Plastics had no significant impact on lifestyle.
    Plastics led to the decline of consumer convenience.
    Plastics revolutionized consumer packaging, leading to the convenience of disposable products and the rise of fast food culture.
    Plastics became popular due to their eco-friendliness.
    30s
  • Q14
    What are some environmental concerns related to plastics?
    Plastics contribute to pollution, harm marine life, and take centuries to break down in the environment.
    Plastics are easily biodegradable and have no negative effects.
    Plastics have no impact on the environment.
    Plastics improve the overall ecosystem.
    30s
  • Q15
    When was the Clean Water Act enacted?
    1985
    1972
    1965
    1995
    30s

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