Podcast
Questions and Answers
Why is the narrator angry in the text?
Why is the narrator angry in the text?
- Because the sky is covered with garbage.
- Because the ocean waves are not bright anymore.
- Because humans did not take responsible actions earlier. (correct)
- Because the narrator dislikes the taste of plastic.
What does the narrator suggest we need to do to save our home?
What does the narrator suggest we need to do to save our home?
- Ignore the consequences of our actions.
- Throw more garbage into the ocean.
- Continue damaging the land.
- Work together to save our home. (correct)
Why do birds and marine animals die each year according to scientists mentioned in the text?
Why do birds and marine animals die each year according to scientists mentioned in the text?
- Because they eat plastic thinking it's food. (correct)
- Due to overpopulation.
- Because they are old.
- Due to natural causes.
What is the decomposition time for a plastic bottle mentioned in the text?
What is the decomposition time for a plastic bottle mentioned in the text?
What is the main reason people continue to use plastic bottles despite their negative impact?
What is the main reason people continue to use plastic bottles despite their negative impact?
What is the current state of the surface of the ocean mentioned in the text?
What is the current state of the surface of the ocean mentioned in the text?
How many marine mammals die annually due to plastic consumption according to scientists?
How many marine mammals die annually due to plastic consumption according to scientists?
What does the narrator feel people should do to improve the situation?
What does the narrator feel people should do to improve the situation?
'Think about all those plastic bottles at the moment being used, chucked out, or sold right this minute.' This statement is meant to emphasize:
'Think about all those plastic bottles at the moment being used, chucked out, or sold right this minute.' This statement is meant to emphasize:
What conclusion can be drawn about human behavior from the text?
What conclusion can be drawn about human behavior from the text?
