Ocean Pollution

Why is plastic trash harmful to marine animals?

• Plastic trash breaks down too quickly.

• Animals get tangled in plastic trash and can strangle.

• Plastic trash is salty.

• Plastic trash floats and blocks sunlight.

Which of the following is an effect of an oil spill?

• Many plants and animals die.

• The fishing industry improves.

• Plant life increases.

• The oil cleans the beaches.

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People around the world have demanded that their governments do more to solve the growing problem of _____________________________________.

• harmful materials

• ocean pollution

• exercising on beachs

• fishing without a license

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Who pollutes the ocean the most?

• Marine Animals

• Humans

• Land Animals

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Why is pollution so bad?

• It harms the environment

• It harms animals

• All of the above

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What is wrong with this bird?

• the bird is covered in oil

• the bird is very sick

• there is nothing wrong with the bird.

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Two ways you can help prevent ocean pollution is

• recycle and help clean up streets, parks and beaches

• recycle and throw away your trash in the ocean

• Pour chemicals and poisons in the ocean

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Pollution is

• materials that make the air and water dirty

• unwanted things from animals

• people who protect the Earth

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What are the tiny pieces of plastic that break down into the ocean called?

• Algae Blooms

• Toxic Chemicals

• Microplastics

• Fertilizer

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Which sea animal accidentally eats plastic straws or bottle caps?

• Dolphins

• Whales

• Sea Turtle

• Seahorse

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