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The Journey of a Plastic Bottle
Imagine you're sitting in your favorite park, sipping soda from a plastic bottle. Once done, you toss it aside without a second thought. The bottle, left unattended, is eventually carried away by the wind on a journey to the ocean. As it floats on the water surface, it breaks down into tiny pieces called microplastics. These plastics are often consumed by marine animals, mistaking them for food. This not only harms the animals but also disrupts the entire food chain. Further, when we consume seafood, these plastics enter our bodies, posing health risks. To combat this issue, we each have a role to play. Simple actions like recycling, opting for reusable items, and participating in local clean-ups can significantly impact our environment's health. Remember, every bit counts. Let's strive for a cleaner and healthier planet.
Question 1
What are microplastics?
Tiny pieces of plastic items
Large chunks of plastic
Organic waste
Toxic gases
Heavy metals
Question 2
Why is it important to recycle plastic bottles?
To make the park look clean
To reduce the cost of producing new plastic bottles
To prevent them from breaking down into microplastics in the ocean
To create jobs in the recycling industry
To save space in landfills
Question 3
What is a simple action one can take to combat the issue of plastic pollution?
Throwing plastic bottles in the trash
Using more plastic items
Ignoring the problem
Opting for reusable items
Burning plastic waste
Question 4
What happens when marine animals consume plastics?
They gain energy
Their lifespan increases
It harms them and disrupts the food chain
It has no effect on them
They become larger in size
Question 5
Why should we strive for a cleaner planet?
To make our surroundings more aesthetically pleasing
To reduce the number of jobs in the waste management industry
To win an award for cleanliness
To protect our health and that of other species
To have clean air to inflate balloons
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