Earth and SUN NSCAS Review

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What is the main type of water found in oceans?

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Saltwater.

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What is the impact of plastic trash on marine life?

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Plastic trash can cause harm to marine animals, such as seals getting sick from wounds.

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What happens to sea birds that eat bite-sized plastic pieces?

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They may quit eating fish because they feel full and die from lack of nutrition.

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What is the largest source of trash found on beaches?

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Plastic items.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

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Is the statement 'An old myth about flying boats around Africa' true or false?

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False.

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What is one way humans impact the environment?

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By littering plastic items on beaches.

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What is the effect of broken plastic buckets on marine life?

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They can cause seals to get sick or develop diseases.

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What is the difference between saltwater and freshwater?

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Saltwater contains salt and is found in oceans, while freshwater has little to no salt and is found in rivers and lakes.

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Why is recycling important for the environment?

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Recycling reduces the amount of trash in landfills and helps protect marine life.