Excerpt from Art for the Sea

Who started the organization called Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea?

Answer explanation

Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea was started by Angela Haseltine Pozzi. She founded the organization to raise awareness about ocean pollution through art made from marine debris.

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What do volunteers help clean up according to the excerpt from 'Art for the Sea'?

• Beaches

• Forests

• Mountains

• Rivers

Answer explanation

According to the excerpt from 'Art for the Sea', volunteers specifically help clean up beaches, making this the correct answer. The other options, such as forests, mountains, and rivers, are not mentioned in the context.

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Ms. Pozzi wants to create sculptures from plastic waste because (a)  

• she wants to promote recycling.
• she likes the color of plastic.
• she has a lot of plastic waste at h
• she wants to sell them for profit.

Answer explanation

Ms. Pozzi aims to create sculptures from plastic waste to promote recycling, highlighting the importance of reusing materials and reducing waste, rather than for personal enjoyment, profit, or simply having excess plastic.

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According to the text, plastics can cause (a)   for sea animals.

• Plastics can cause entanglement and
• Plastics provide essential nutrient
• Plastics have no effect on sea anim
• Plastics help in the growth of sea

Answer explanation

Plastics can entangle sea animals or be ingested, leading to serious health issues. This highlights the harmful effects of plastics, making the first answer choice correct.

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How tall are most Washed Ashore sculptures, and how long do they take to complete?

• Most sculptures are 10 feet tall and take 4-6 months to complete.

• Most sculptures are 5 feet tall and take 1-2 months to complete.

• Most sculptures are 15 feet tall and take 8-10 months to complete.

• Most sculptures are 20 feet tall and take 12-14 months to complete.

Answer explanation

The correct choice states that most Washed Ashore sculptures are 10 feet tall and take 4-6 months to complete, which aligns with the known characteristics of these artworks, making it the accurate answer.

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Match the following projects with their primary goals.

• Washed Ashore project

• To sell sculptures for profit.

• Sculpture Sales venture

• To create art for museums.

• Art in Museums initiative

• To raise awareness about ocean pollution.

• Public Spaces Decoration program

• To decorate public spaces.

Answer explanation

The primary goal of the Washed Ashore project is to raise awareness about ocean pollution by using art made from marine debris, highlighting the impact of waste on marine life and ecosystems.

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What materials are used to create the sculptures in the Washed Ashore project?

• Wood from old furniture

• Plastic waste collected from beaches

• Glass bottles

• Recycled metals

Answer explanation

The Washed Ashore project specifically uses plastic waste collected from beaches to create its sculptures, highlighting the issue of ocean pollution and the importance of recycling.

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How does the Washed Ashore project involve the community?

• By offering art classes

• By selling tickets to view the sculptures

• By organizing community clean-up events

• By hiring professional artists only

Answer explanation

The Washed Ashore project involves the community primarily by organizing community clean-up events, which engage local residents in environmental efforts and raise awareness about ocean pollution.

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