10 Questions
Approximately how many ocean animals die each year from plastic waste?
100 million
Which marine animals have been known to mistake plastic bags for food?
Turtles and whales
How long does it take for a plastic bottle to fully decompose?
450 years
How many plastic bags are used worldwide each year?
500 billion
Which of the following causes the death of 100,000 sea animals each year?
Fishing nets
What is a common reason why turtles and whales die from eating plastic bags?
They mistake them for their natural prey
What is the average annual usage of plastic bags worldwide?
500 billion
What percentage of ocean animals die due to plastic waste?
1%
What is a consequence of plastic waste in the ocean?
Death of many ocean animals
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of plastic waste?
Increased oxygen levels in the ocean
Study Notes
- 100 million ocean animals die every year from plastic waste.
- Around 500 billion plastic bags are used worldwide every year.
- A plastic bottle takes 450 years to decompose.
- Turtles and whales sometimes eat plastic bags because they mistake them for squid or jellyfish.
- 100,000 sea animals die each year from getting tangled in fishing nets.
Discover the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life with this quiz. Test your knowledge on the dangers of plastic waste for ocean animals and ecosystems.
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