Exploring Causes and Solutions of Ocean Plastic Pollution

The video addresses ocean pollution, focusing on plastic waste. It discusses the causes, types, and consequences of plastic in the ocean, including its impact on marine life and the economy. The video also proposes solutions involving producers, consumers, and governments, such as reducing single-use plastics, improving recycling, and supporting cleanup projects. It highlights the importance of collective action to tackle this environmental issue.

What year is predicted to have 'seas of plastic' if current rates of plastic waste continue?

• 2040

• 2050

• 2070

• 2060

Which of the following is NOT a route that disposed plastics can follow?

• Landfill

• Incineration

• Recycling

• Composting

What percentage of marine litter is plastic?

• 70%

• 90%

• 80%

• 60%

Which type of plastic constitutes the largest portion of marine litter?

• Fishing equipment

• Biodegradable plastic

• Single-use plastic

• Industrial plastic

What is the estimated amount of plastic already accumulated in our oceans?

• 200 million tons

• 150 million tons

• 50 million tons

• 100 million tons

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How do microplastics and nanoplastics affect ocean waters?

• They decrease water salinity

• They increase water temperature

• They release beneficial nutrients

• They release harmful chemicals

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What is one of the economic sectors negatively impacted by plastic waste in the ocean?

• Agriculture

• Real estate

• Tourism

• Technology

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Which of the following is a proposed solution to reduce plastic waste?

• Encourage single-use plastics

• Reduce recycling efforts

• Ban single-use plastics

• Increase plastic production

What is the Ocean Cleanup Project designed to do?

• Dump more plastic into the ocean

• Collect garbage from the sea

• Increase plastic production

• Ban fishing activities

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What innovative method is being explored to improve recycling?

• Using wind turbines

• Using solar energy

• Using bacteria that ingest PET

• Using robots

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