Great Pacific Plastic Patch

How much of the worlds plastic amount ends up in the great Pacific garbage patch?

• 2%

• 5%

• 7%

• 10%

How many tons of plastic are in the garbage patch?

• 100,000 tons

• 500,000 tons

• 5,000,000 tons

• 10,000,000 tons

How many tons of old fishing lines and nets are estimated to be in the Pacific garbage patch?

• 135,000 tons

• 705,000 tons

• 250,000 tons

• 575,000 tons

How many kg of garbage is there for every kg of plankton?

• 1kg

• 5kg

• 45kg

• 20kg

How many percent of fish in the Pacific ocean have plastic or other garbage particles inside their bodies?

• Less than 1%

• 5%

• 35%

• 90%

When was the great Pacific garbage patch discovered?

• 1923

• 1958

• 1997

• 2001

How many birds die each year because of eating plastic from the garbage patch?

• 10,000

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

How long does it take for a plastic bottle to decompose in the ocean?

• 2 months

• 450 years

• 1 year

• 100 years

How long does it take for a fishing line to decompose?

• 10 years

• 100 years

• 400 years

• 600 years

How many pieces of plastic are found on every square kilometer in the Pacific garbage patch?

• 10 pieces

• 120,000 pieces

• 1000 pieces

• 60,000 pieces