Marine Pollution Quiz

What are the two main types of marine pollution mentioned in the text?

• Plastic and glass

• Chemicals and trash

• Oil spills and noise

• Sewage and industrial waste

What is nutrient pollution primarily caused by?

• Deforestation

• Oil spills

• Use of fertilizer on farms

• Industrial waste

What harmful effect do algal blooms have?

• They reduce water temperature

• They clean the water

• They promote fish growth

• They can be toxic to wildlife and humans

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What percentage of marine debris comes from land-based sources?

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

• 50%

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Why is plastic waste particularly problematic?

• It decomposes quickly

• It is biodegradable

• It is long-lasting

• It is easy to recycle

What are microplastics?

• Metal debris

• Organic waste

• Tiny bits of broken-down plastic

• Large pieces of plastic

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What is the Pacific Garbage Patch?

• A landfill site

• A collection of plastics and microplastics in the ocean

• A recycling center

• A marine sanctuary

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What is a challenge with so-called 'biodegradable' plastics?

• They break down only at high temperatures

• They are too expensive

• They are harmful to marine life

• They are not widely available

How many countries have enacted regulations to limit or ban disposable plastic items according to the 2018 UN report?

• More than 50

• More than 30

• More than 60

• More than 40