Citizenship

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Is plastic damaging the environment?

In this lesson, we will explore the global issues affecting the environment. We then focus on plastic pollution and the threat to our oceans and sea life. Finally we will investigate the action being taken by governments and individuals which aim to address the problem.

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Is plastic damaging the environment?

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Q1.What is the minimum a plastic carrier bag can cost?

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Q2.By which year does the EU want all plastic packaging to be recyclable?

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Q3.Chewing gum often contains plastics

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Q4.Which of these could be ways to reduce plastic pollution? Select all that apply.

Select five (5) boxes

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Q5.The UK government has banned the use of micro beads as they were causing people to have sore skin

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

Why we're removing unit quizzes from the website >
Quiz:

Is plastic damaging the environment?

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What is the minimum a plastic carrier bag can cost?

1/5

Q2.By which year does the EU want all plastic packaging to be recyclable?

2/5

Q3.Chewing gum often contains plastics

3/5

Q4.Which of these could be ways to reduce plastic pollution? Select all that apply.

Select five (5) boxes

4/5

Q5.The UK government has banned the use of micro beads as they were causing people to have sore skin

5/5

Lesson summary: Is plastic damaging the environment?

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