Ocean Plastics Quiz

What are the long-term effects of plastic pollution on marine life?

• Population declines and disrupted ecosystems

• Increased fish populations

• Enhanced coral growth

• Improved water quality

What is the significance of public awareness in combating ocean plastic pollution?

• Public awareness can drive change in consumer behavior, influence policy, and promote community action to reduce plastic waste.

• Public awareness has no impact on consumer behavior or policy.

• Public awareness only affects local communities and not global policies.

• Public awareness is primarily about educating people on marine life.

What is the Pacific trash vortex?

• A large area in the North Pacific Ocean where plastic debris has accumulated, creating a 'floating island' of trash.

• A type of ocean current that circulates warm water around the Pacific.

• A region known for its high concentration of marine life and biodiversity.

• An underwater volcano located in the Pacific Ocean.

Why is it difficult to measure the size of the Pacific trash vortex?

• The debris in the Pacific trash vortex is often small, sinks, or moves around, making it challenging to quantify.

• The vortex is located too far from land to access easily.

• The size of the vortex changes too frequently to measure accurately.

• There are no reliable tools available to measure ocean debris.

What are garbage patches in the ocean?

• Areas in the ocean where large amounts of plastic and other debris accumulate due to ocean currents.

• Regions in the ocean where marine life thrives and biodiversity is high.

• Locations in the ocean where water is unusually warm and promotes algae growth.

• Spots in the ocean where ships frequently sink due to storms.

How can individuals help reduce ocean plastic pollution?

• By using more plastic products in daily life.

• By participating in clean-up efforts and advocating for policies that limit plastic production.

• By ignoring the issue and letting authorities handle it.

• By increasing the use of single-use plastics for convenience.

How does plastic ingestion affect marine life?

• Marine animals often mistake plastic for food, leading to starvation as their stomachs become clogged with indigestible materials.

• Plastic ingestion has no significant effect on marine life.

• Marine animals use plastic to build their nests and shelters.

• Plastic ingestion helps marine animals to digest food more efficiently.

What percentage of plastic waste ends up in the oceans?

• 5 million metric tons

• 8 million metric tons

• 10 million metric tons

• 12 million metric tons

What are microplastics?

• Tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size, often resulting from the breakdown of larger plastic items.

• Large plastic items that are easily visible to the naked eye.

• Plastic particles that are biodegradable and break down naturally in the environment.

• Plastic waste that is recycled into new products.

What are some alternatives to single-use plastics?

• Reusable bags

• Plastic straws

• Disposable cutlery

• Styrofoam containers