Impact of Plastic Pollution

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Why is the ocean important?

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Because it provides us with food, plants, and oxygen.

Answer explanation

The ocean is crucial as it provides food, plants, and oxygen, supporting life on Earth. It plays a vital role in the ecosystem, making this choice the most significant compared to the others.

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What do scientists call plastics when they break down into tiny pieces?

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Microplastics

Answer explanation

Scientists refer to plastics that break down into tiny pieces as microplastics. These small fragments can be harmful to the environment and marine life, distinguishing them from larger plastic debris.

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Where is pollution found on the earth?

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on land, in the air, and in the water

Answer explanation

Pollution is a widespread issue found in various forms: air pollution from emissions, land pollution from waste, and water pollution from contaminants. Therefore, the correct answer is that pollution is found on land, in the air, and in the water.

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To reduce pollution in the environment, people should ______________ materials.

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recycle

Answer explanation

To reduce pollution, recycling materials is essential as it reuses resources and minimizes waste. The other options either contribute to pollution or do not address the issue effectively.

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Why is plastic dangerous for marine life?

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Both a) They mistake it for food and cannot digest it, and b) They can get tangled in it which hinders their ability to swim.

Answer explanation

Plastic is dangerous for marine life because they often mistake it for food, leading to ingestion issues, and they can also get tangled in it, which hinders their ability to swim. Therefore, the correct answer is both a and b.

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How does plastic trash cause marine life and sea birds to starve?

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They mistake plastic for food, which clogs their stomachs and doesn't leave any room for real food.

Answer explanation

Marine life and sea birds often mistake plastic for food. When they ingest plastic, it clogs their stomachs, leaving no room for actual food, which leads to starvation.

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What are plastics made of?

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Petroleum and Natural Gas

Answer explanation

Plastics are primarily made from petroleum and natural gas, which are processed to create polymers. Coal and limestone are not used in the production of plastics.

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True or False: Ocean currents can move plastic from one part of the world and bring it to a totally different area on the planet.

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True

Answer explanation

True. Ocean currents can transport plastic debris across vast distances, moving it from one region to another, often leading to accumulation in different areas of the ocean.

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When there is no members of a kind of organism left

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extinct

Answer explanation

The term 'extinct' refers to a situation where no members of a particular organism are left. This is the correct choice, as it specifically describes the complete disappearance of a species.

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How does overharvesting affect the supply of fish such as salmon?

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As we harvest more and more fish the supply of fish in the ocean goes down, because there is less fish to reproduce to produce more fish to regenerate the population.

Answer explanation

Overharvesting reduces the number of fish, leading to fewer fish available to reproduce. This results in a decline in the fish population, as there are not enough fish to regenerate, making the correct choice the one that states this effect.

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