The Ocean's Plastic Pollution Crisis

How many metric tons of plastic are currently in the oceans?

• One million

• Eight million

• Ten million

• Five million

Where is much of the ocean trash located?

• On the beach

• Deep down on the seafloor

• In rivers

• In the air

What causes trash to collect and form huge garbage patches in the ocean?

• Wind

• Ocean currents

• Rainfall

• Tides

How many enormous garbage patches are there in the world’s oceans?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

What is the name of the biggest garbage patch in the world’s oceans?

• Atlantic Trash Zone

• Indian Ocean Patch

• Great Pacific Garbage Patch

• Arctic Garbage Patch

Approximately how many pieces of plastic does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch contain?

• 1.8 million

• 1.8 billion

• 1.8 trillion

• 1.8 thousand

What do plastics break down into in the ocean?

• Sand

• Microplastics

• Salt

• Oil

Why are microplastics dangerous to sea creatures?

• They are sharp

• They are full of dangerous chemicals

• They are heavy

• They are sticky

What can happen to sea creatures that eat microplastics?

• They grow faster

• They become sick and die

• They become stronger

• They change color

How can microplastics affect humans?

• They make water taste better

• They are harmful to humans who eat seafood

• They help digestion

• They are used as medicine