Ocean Plastic

Why is plastic dangerous for marine life? (Check all that apply)

• They mistake it for food and cannot digest it

• They can get tangled in it

• It's not dangerous because they use plastic waste for habitats

• It's not dangerous unless it's small enough to eat

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How can we stop the garbage patches from growing?

• Take care of your trash and throw it out the right way.

• Remember that land and sea are both connected.

• Reduce the garbage you produce and recycle plastics.

• All of the above

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As plastic travels through the ocean _____.

• it does not change in size

• it carries living organisms from one part of the world to another

• it poisons fish that eat it

• it eventually poisons humans who eat the fish

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How does plastic trash cause marine life and sea birds to starve?

• They mistake plastic for food, which clogs their stomachs and doesn't leave any room for real food.

• Plastic takes up space in the water so marine animals have no place to live.

• The plastic in the ocean is so dense that the marine life cannot find food easily.

• Plastic doesn't cause marine life or sea bird to starve: they're smart enough to know the difference between plastic and food.

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What are nurdles?

• salt

• beads for jewelry

• pre-production plastic pellets

• fish eggs

• beach sand

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Which of the following strategies can help reduce plastic pollution in the oceans?

• Increasing the use of single-use plastics

• Banning the disposal of plastics into water bodies

• Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers

• Reducing the enforcement of environmental regulations

Which of the following is a consequence of plastic pollution in the ocean?

• Decreased ocean salinity

• Formation of oceanic dead zones

• Creation of microplastics

• Increased water pH

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How does plastic pollution primarily affect marine life?

• By increasing the water temperature

• By causing ocean acidification

• By entanglement and ingestion

• By decreasing salinity levels

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Which of the following is a preventive measure against plastic pollution in oceans?

• Increasing plastic production

• Promoting the use of biodegradable materials

• Encouraging deep-sea disposal

• Supporting plastic incineration

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Which of the following is NOT a common method to reduce ocean pollution?

• Recycling and reducing plastic use

• Creating more marine protected areas

• Dumping waste in the ocean

• Implementing stricter pollution controls on industries

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