Ocean Plastic Pollution Quiz - https://oceanliteracy.unesco.org

What percentage of marine pollution is attributed to plastic waste?

• 90%

• 50%

• 60%

• 80%

Approximately how many metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year?

• 12-15 million

• 8-10 million

• 5-7 million

• 1-2 million

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By 2050, what is the projected comparison between plastic and fish in the ocean?

• Plastic will be eliminated from the ocean

• Plastic will equal the weight of fish

• Plastic will be half the weight of fish

• Plastic will outweigh all fish

What is the estimated time it takes for plastic to degrade?

• 500-1,000 years

• It degrades completely in 5 years

• 100-200 years

• 10-50 years

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What are microplastics?

• Large plastic debris

• Biodegradable plastics

• Tiny plastic particles less than 5mm

• Plastic bottles

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What is the primary source of plastic pollution in the ocean?

• Agricultural runoff

• Littering and improper disposal of disposable plastic items

• Natural disasters

• Industrial waste

What percentage of ocean plastic pollution is attributed to industrial fishing?

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

What are garbage patches in the ocean?

• Underwater volcanic regions

• Zones of high salinity

• Accumulations of plastic debris in ocean gyres

• Areas where marine animals congregate

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Which is the largest known garbage patch in the ocean?

• South Atlantic Garbage Patch

• Great Pacific Garbage Patch

• North Atlantic Garbage Patch

• Indian Ocean Garbage Patch

How many pieces of plastic and microplastics are estimated to be in the ocean currently?

• 50-75 trillion

• 50-100 billion

• 1-2 billion

• 100-200 trillion

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