Human Impact on Ocean and Water Pollution

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What is water pollution?

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Pollution in water.

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What are microplastics?

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Small bits of plastic.

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How much plastic is estimated to be in the ocean?

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300 million tons.

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What is the estimated cost to clean the ocean?

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7.5 billion dollars.

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What are contaminants?

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Harmful substances that pollute water, such as chemicals, bacteria, or heavy metals.

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What are the main sources of water pollution?

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Industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, sewage, and plastic waste.

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What is eutrophication?

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A process where water bodies become overly enriched with nutrients, leading to excessive growth of algae.

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What are the effects of plastic pollution on marine life?

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Ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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A large area in the Pacific Ocean where a high concentration of plastic debris has accumulated.

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What role do wetlands play in water pollution control?

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They filter pollutants and provide habitat for wildlife.