Non-biodegradable plastic containers in oceans and estuaries harm fish, seabirds and other marine life. Animals that eat plastic can strangle or experience digestion problems. Microplastics, tiny bits of polypropylene or polyethylene, hide beneath the water and pose a risk as well.
The planet has a limited amount of land, and people waste it when they dispose of non-biodegradable materials. Products that do not decompose naturally may reside in landfills and take up space much longer than biodegradable materials.
1. We should reduce the use of the plastic bags, bottles etc. because :
a. They are not durable
b. They are non-biodegradable
c. They are made of toxic materials
d. They react with the atmospheric gases
2. Which of the following substances will not be converted to compost when added in a composting pit?
a. Waste paper
b. Fruit and vegetable peels
c. Human and animal excreta
d. Plastic bags
3. What happens to plastic waste?
a. It is a biodegradable material so it eventually disintegrates
b. It never fully goes away, it Rust breaks into little pieces
c. There is no such thing as plastic waste, all plastic is recycled
d. It is dumped in the ocean for fish to eat
4. Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?
a. They mistake it for food and cannot digest it
b. They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim
c. Both A and B
d. It's not dangerous because they use plastic waste for habitats
5. Where does the majority of plastic waste end up?
a. Oceans
b. Burned for energy
c. Landfills
d. Recycled