Ocean Plastic

True or false, plastic is does not biodegrade or disappear.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

How many tons of plastic is dumped into the world’s oceans every year?

• 5 trillion tons

• 8 trillion tons

• 2 trillion tons

• 1 trillion ton

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What else is found floating in the ocean on this expedition?

• Trash, Plastic, Oil

• Hair, Chemicals, Wood

• Scrap Metal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

How large is the rumored island of garbage floating in the North Pacific?

• 2x the size of Toronto

• 2x the size of Charlotte

• 2x the size of Texas

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NGSS.MS-PS1-3

At 1200 feet, what do they find?

• Old Computers

• Plastic (tires, metal, junk)

• Cars

How many tons of plastic waste have been dumped in our oceans by humanity?

• 32.2 million

• 16 million

• 14 million

• 35 million

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What are 5 huge masses of plastic debris collected up called?

• The Plastic Five

• Gyres

• The Maria Project

• Gyser

What percent of plastic produced in coastal countries eventually enters the ocean?

• 12%

• 3%

• 4%

• 2%

How many species are affected by plastic pollution?

• 735

• 663

• 79

• 987

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

How many pounds of plastic was found in the whale's stomach?

• 17

• 18

• 19

• 20