Marine Debris and Plastic Pollution L1&2

While exploring the beach, Maya and David come across various items washed up on the shore. They wonder what constitutes marine debris. What is marine debris?

• Natural materials found in the ocean

• Human-made solid materials disposed of in the ocean

• Only plastic items in the ocean

• Trash that is biodegradable

During a beach cleanup organized by Grace and her friends in the CNMI, they discussed the various sources of marine debris. They wondered which of the following is NOT a local source of marine debris in the CNMI?

• Beachgoers

• Illegal disposal

• Ocean currents

• Open-air landfills

What is the 'pack-in, pack-out' rule that Anika learned about during her beach cleanup?

• Bringing extra trash to the beach

• Taking away everything you bring to the beach

• Leaving trash behind for others to clean

• Packing food in plastic containers

How can a typhoon affect marine debris?

• It cleans up the ocean
• It can blow trash into the ocean
• It prevents trash from entering the ocean
• It has no effect on marine debris

What is a garbage patch?

• An island made of trash
• A large area where debris collects in the ocean
• A type of recycling center
• A beach cleanup event

Ethan is learning about recycling and wants to know which type of plastic is the most recycled in the world.

• Type 1: PET

• Type 2: HDPE

• Type 3: PVC

• Type 6: PS

Arjun was cleaning up the beach and noticed a lot of single-use plastics scattered around. What is the main issue with single-use plastics?

• They are too expensive

• They are not useful

• They contribute to long-lasting pollution

• They are always recycled

What happens to plastics that are not recycled?

• They biodegrade quickly
• They break into smaller pieces
• They disappear completely
• They become food for animals

During a science class, Mia asked her classmates about microplastics. She explained that these are tiny pieces of plastic that can be found in oceans and rivers. What are microplastics?

• Large plastic items

• Plastics that are biodegradable

• Plastic pieces smaller than 5mm

• Plastic items made from natural materials

Avery is sorting through her recycling at home in the CNMI and wants to know which type of plastic she should avoid putting in the recycling bin. Which type of plastic is NOT recyclable in the CNMI?

• Type 1: PET

• Type 2: HDPE

• Type 3: PVC

• Type 5: PP