Questions for Practice on using Plastics
1. Emma is at a birthday party, and there are lots of balloons. What is the best thing for Emma to do after the party is over?
a) Dump balloons in the room
b) Reuse the balloons
c) Dump balloons in the river
d) Pop all the balloons
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Answer: b)
Explanation: We should reuse plastic materials like balloons to save our environment.
2. We see lots of materials around us which can be good alternatives to plastics. Which material is mostly used to make eco-friendly packaging?
a) Leather
b) Glass
c) Gold
d) cardboard
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Answer: d)
Explanation: Recycled cardboard is an eco-friendly material which is most often used in place of plastic.
3. Sarah and Tim are at school, preparing for lunch. Sarah has a lunch box that she carries daily, and Tim has a plastic bag for his snacks. Why is Sarah's lunch box a good choice?
a) Because it looks good
b) Because it's easier to throw away
c) Because it is reusable
d) Because it's fun to carry a lunch box
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Answer: c)
Explanation: Reusable lunch boxes reduce the problem of too much trash and reduces the amount of garbage in landfills.
4. We have different examples of materials which can be substituted at the place of plastic. Which of the following bags can we use in place of a plastic bag that is good for the environment?
a) Jute bag
b) Leather bag
c) Plastic bag
d) Steel bag
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Answer: a)
Explanation: Jute bags can be used in place of plastic bags. They are good for the environment.
5. If your friend is thirsty and wants a drink. What is a good choice for him to use?
a) Plastic water bottle
b) Reusable water bottle
c) Disposable paper cup
d) Plastic cup
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Answer: b)
Explanation: We all should promote the use of reusable plastic wherever possible.
6. Oliver is going to a birthday party and wants to give a gift. What is a good option for wrapping the present?
a) Shiny plastic gift wrap
b) Reusable gift bag
c) Newspaper
d) Clear plastic bag
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Answer: b)
Explanation: Oliver should use a reusable gift bag because it can be used by the birthday child again. Other gift wraps will create waste and hence should be avoided.
7. Ethan is going on a campaign trip and needs to bring a snack. What is the best choice for packaging his snack?
a) Plastic snack wrappers
b) Aluminium foil
c) Newspaper wrap
d) Reusable snack container
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Answer: d)
Explanation: Ethan should use a reusable snack container to minimise waste on his camping trip.
8. Which of the following would happen if we throw plastic in the ocean?
a) Fish becomes healthy
b) Plastic breaks down quickly
c) Harms animals living in the ocean
d) The ocean becomes cleaner
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Answer: c)
Explanation: When plastic is thrown into the ocean, animals may mistake it for food causing harm to their health.
9. What can we use instead of plastic straws in order to save the environment?
a) Plastic forks
b) Reusable metal straws
c) Plastic spoons
d) Disposable napkins
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Answer: b)
Explanation: Reusable metal straws are a good alternative to plastic straws because they can be used multiple times.
10. Out of these options, which material disappears from the environment quickly and doesn't stay for a long time?
a) Leaf
b) Glass
c) plastic
d) Steel
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Answer: a)
Explanation: Wood is a part of the tree and hence it disappears easily and does not remain in the environment.
