Effects of Pollution on Marine Life

What can happen to marine mammals like sea otters because of pollution?

• They can become very happy

• They can fly

• They can become sick

• They can run faster

What is one way plastic pollution affects marine animals?

• It helps them swim better

• It gets tangled around them

• It makes them invisible

• It teaches them new skills

Why is plastic pollution a big problem?

• It decomposes very quickly

• It never fully decomposes

• It changes color in the ocean

• It floats on water

How many tons of plastic enter the ocean every year according to the study mentioned in the text?

• 1 million tons

• 8.8 million tons

• 5 million tons

• 10 million tons

What does the plastic release into the water that is harmful?

• Oxygen

• Nutrients

• Toxic chemicals

• Salt

According to the text, how many species of marine animals are threatened by plastic pollution each year?

• 700 species

• 500 species

• 1000 species

• 300 species

What is the bear cub doing in the picture?

• Climbing a tree

• Playing with a flower

• Drinking water

• Holding a bottle

What can be seen around the iguana in the picture?

• Trees and clean sand

• Plastic bottles and glass

• Fresh fruits

• Other iguanas

What animal is shown in the first image near the orange object?

• Cat

• Mouse

• Dog

• Bird

What is the bird in the second image holding?

• A leaf

• A stick

• Straws

• A stone