QUESTION 1
a) F
b) F
c) T
d) T
(1 mark x 4 = 4 marks)
QUESTION 2
a) effect/ aftermath
b) making/ production
c) unavoidably / certainly/ definitely/ undoubtedly
d) exposed / susceptible/ at risk
(1 mark x 4 = 4 marks)
QUESTION 3
i. The same disposable face mask can be worn daily.
ii. All kinds of used face masks need to be stored properly
(2 marks)
QUESTION 4
The consequences of using disposable face masks are:
i. It is a (new) form of plastic pollution.
ii. Marine animals often mistake them for food.
iii. They become microplastics and get into the food chain.
iv. They can transfer germs if not stored properly after use.
(Accept any 2 of the above)
(2 marks)
QUESTION 5
Single used face masks are manufactured from long-lasting plastic materials which have a
long lifespan, (1 mark) and even if discarded, they can persist in the environment for decades
up to hundreds of years (1 mark).
(2 marks)
QUESTION 6
The measures taken to protect the environment during and after the pandemic must be highly
taken into consideration by everyone at every level (1 mark), otherwise we might be forced to
face even greater problems in the future (1 mark).
(Accept any suitable answers)
(2 marks)
QUESTION 7
i) Educate the public on how to properly dispose of face masks
ii) Raise the public awareness regarding the pollution caused by face mask litter
iii) Soiled tissues and used face masks must be thrown only into lidded litter bins.
iv) Inform the general public on the health risks associated with incorrect disposal
of single used face mask.
(Accept any of the 2 answers)
(2 marks)
QUESTION 8
It is important to consider getting washable triple-layered reusable cloth masks that cover the
nose and mouth (1 mark) and reusable face masks should be washed every day and must be
completely dried before re-use (1 mark).
(2 marks)
QUESTION 9
People need to take all of the necessary precautions to help reduce the risk of infection of
Covid-19.
OR
Other precautions to reduce the risk of infection need to be done, as wearing a face mask only
will not guarantee total protection against the coronavirus.
(Accept any other logical answers)
(2 marks)
QUESTION 10
Yes. (1 mark)
- Reduces the amount of trash/pollution (1 mark)
- Lessens demands for disposable mask (1 mark)
- People are more responsible for their belonging (1 mark)
(Accept any other suitable answers)
OR
No. (1 mark)
- A reusable face mask is more expensive (1 mark)
- A reusable face mask needs too much care (1 mark)
- A reusable face mask is not as effective as single use surgical mask (1 mark)
(Accept any other suitable answers)
(3 marks)
