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    The document discusses the history and lifecycle of plastic. It begins with a brief history of plastic, noting that the first plastic was created in 1907 as an alternative to ivory for billiard balls. Plastic became widely used after World War II as companies that supplied plastics to the military looked for new markets. The document then discusses the lifecycle of a plastic bottle, noting that polymers are broken down into monomers and can persist in the environment for a very long time, impacting wildlife through ingestion and entanglement. Recycling plastic is one way to reduce its environmental impact.

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    Its A Plastic World GEOGRAPY

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    The document discusses the history and lifecycle of plastic. It begins with a brief history of plastic, noting that the first plastic was created in 1907 as an alternative to ivory for billiard balls. Plastic became widely used after World War II as companies that supplied plastics to the military looked for new markets. The document then discusses the lifecycle of a plastic bottle, noting that polymers are broken down into monomers and can persist in the environment for a very long time, impacting wildlife through ingestion and entanglement. Recycling plastic is one way to reduce its environmental impact.

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    It’s a Plastic World

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    Watch each video link and answer the questions that coincide with the video title. Answer in
    complete sentences please.

    A Brief History of Plastic-Answers


    1. Why did billiard ball makers begin to look for alternatives to ivory?

    A. Ivory became too expensive.

    B. A new material had been created.

    C. A decline in elephant populations

    D. Ivory wasn’t heavy enough.

    2. What is the unifying feature of different kinds of plastics?

    A. Highly flammable

    B. Malleable and can be molded.

    C. Flexible yet hardy

    D. Heavy and patterned

    3. When was the first plastic created?

    A.1907 B. 1833 C. 1942 D. 1868

    4. Why is plastic used for consumer products?

    A. It is shatterproof and resilient.

    B. Nonrenewable and biodegradable

    C. Highly flammable and dangerous

    D. Inexpensive and easily accessible

    5. Why do you think plastic became the go-to option?

    Plastic is very cheap and accessible. And it is low in resources. Using plastic reduces mass by a
    lot while being durable.
    6. Explain how World War II played a significant role in bringing plastic to the forefront as a
    consumer product?

    After World War 2, the companies that helped made the plastic things that soldiers use had
    nothing to do so they started making things like chairs, cups, and etc. I think that is when the
    world caught on to what plastic is and started using it too.

    The Lifecycle of a Plastic Bottle

    1. The chains that ultimately form plastic are known as:

    A. Monomers

    B. Polymers

    C. Oil and gas molecules

    D. Plastic fibers

    2. Leachate is produced as:

    A. Rainwater absorbs water-soluble compounds in layers of trash.

    B. Plastic flows into ponds and streams

    C. Toxic waste is emptied into ponds and streams.

    D. Metal comes into contact with water.

    3. Marine animals are impacted by ocean plastic because:

    A. It is full of toxins.

    B. It traps them, and when they eat it can starve them.

    C. It takes up space in their natural habitat.

    D. It kills their food, meaning they're left with nothing to eat.

    4. What's one way we can reduce plastic's impact on the environment?

    A. By burying it.

    B. By burning it.

    C. By shredding it into pieces.

    D. By recycling it.

    5. Most plastics don't biodegrade.


    A. True

    B. False

    6. Make a list of some products you think recycled plastics could be turned into.

    Plastic chairs

    Plastic bags

    New plastic containers

    Playground toys

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