How Much Plastic is in the Ocean?

In 1992, a cargo spill released thousands of plastic toys into the ocean, highlighting the issue of plastic pollution. Plastics break down into tiny particles, affecting marine life and ecosystems. Despite being a revolutionary invention, plastics contribute significantly to ocean pollution. The video discusses the history of plastics, their environmental impact, and offers solutions through the six R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink, Repair, and Refuse.

What event in 1992 led to the spread of plastic toys across the ocean?

• A cargo ship accident

• A volcanic eruption

• An oil spill

• A tsunami

What was the original purpose of inventing plastic?

• To create durable toys

• To improve food packaging

• To reduce metal usage

• To find an alternative to ivory

How much plastic waste leaks into the ocean each year?

• 8 million tons

• 12 million tons

• 10 million tons

• 5 million tons

What is one of the six R's mentioned as a solution to plastic pollution?

• Refuse

• Repaint

• Rebuild

• Replant

Why is plastic pollution particularly harmful to young sea animals?

• It attracts predators

• They mistake it for food

• It blocks sunlight

• It changes water temperature