Kristen Wayne
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Plastic Recycling

Plastic Recycling

Question 1 of 10

1

What material is plastic derived from?

Select one of the following:

  • Corn

  • Oil

  • Sucrose

  • Iron

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Question 2 of 10

1

What percentage of plastic bags are recycled?

Select one of the following:

  • 43%

  • 20%

  • 7%

  • 1%

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

What do the numbers on the bottom of some plastic items represent?

Select one of the following:

  • The numbers of times that material has been recycled.

  • The type of plastic the item is made from.

  • The amount of plastic used to make that item.

  • The amount of times the item can be recycled.

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Question 4 of 10

1

Which of these plastic materials can be recycled at most facilities?

Select one of the following:

  • Plastic Wrap

  • Styrofoam

  • Water bottles

  • Chip bags

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

How much of the waste in the U.S. is plastic?

Select one of the following:

  • 7%

  • 13%

  • 26%

  • 32%

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Question 6 of 10

1

How does plastic end up in our environment?

Select one of the following:

  • Litter

  • Wind carries plastic away when waste is being transported

  • Plastic goes down the drain and ends up in our water

  • All of the above

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Question 7 of 10

1

Plastic forks and spoons are accepted at most recycling facilities.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 8 of 10

1

Which animal is most affected by plastic pollution?

Select one of the following:

  • Seabirds

  • Groundhogs

  • Wolves

  • Snakes

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Question 9 of 10

1

Plastic in the ocean often breaks down into smaller pieces, becoming more harmful to ocean life.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 10 of 10

1

Materials made out of plastic are not designed to be recycled.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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