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Which of the following are types of plastic pollution? Tick two. food wrappers, tin foil, glitter, cereal boxes
food wrappers and glitter
How long can plastic take to break down in the water?
It can take up to 1000 years for plastic to decompose.
What is the meaning of the word ‘durable’?
Long-lasting and strong
How is plastic pollution affecting ocean life?
Plastic in the oceans can be mistaken for food by sea creatures and seriously harm them if swallowed or they may get trapped.
What three things can people do to reduce their plastic usage?
1) Re-use old bags 2) Re-fill and re-use bottled drinks 3) Use recycling bins and never leave litter on the ground.
Fill in the missing words. Floating in the ocean, a plastic ___________ ___________ can look a lot like a ____________, which is food for a leatherback ________________.
1) Carrier bag 2) Jelly fish 3) turtle
