Issues Affecting Marine Ecosystems

Marine debris mostly originates from oceangoing ships.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

According to the United Nations, marine debris is possibly one of the most solvable pollution problems in the world.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Pollution from many nations contributes to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Because they are manmade, fish farms are not considered fisheries.

• True

• False

Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing practice that destroys ocean habitats.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Long line fishing, drift nets, and trawling all produce an insignificant amount of by-catch.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Long line fishing and drift nets are hazardous to fish and other marine animals.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Marine debris is best described as being composed of _______.

• solid garbage

• untreated sewage

• toxic chemicals

• things discarded by humans

Which of the following best explains why marine debris is not caused solely by countries bordering the ocean?

• Marine debris mostly originates from oceangoing ships.

• Debris is carried to the ocean by winds, rivers, and storms.

• Marine debris originates from natural sources.

• None of the above

It is best to say that marine debris _______.

• is a hazard to marine animals

• degrading ocean health

• a pervasive, global pollution problem

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4