Plastic waste & climate change Flashcards
1
Q
What is plastic made from?
A
Crude oil extracted from the ground
2
Q
Why is plastic used a lot?
A
It is relatively cheap and easy to make
3
Q
Why is plastic an issue for our oceans?
A
IT kills and injures many sea creatures and lived
4
Q
What are microplastics?
A
Tiny pieces of plastic
5
Q
What can be done to reduce plastic waste?
A
- Clean up the existing waste
- Reduce the use of plastic
6
Q
What is climate change?
A
Climate change includes both global warmings driven by human-induced emissions of greenhouse gases and the resulting large-scale shifts in weather patterns.
7
Q
What causes climate change?
A
The main causes of climate change are: Humanity’s increased use of fossil fuels
