4Ocean and Environmental Challenges

The video covers several topics: the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates, marking a potential turning point for the US economy; Voyager 1's historic journey beyond the heliosphere, providing valuable data from interstellar space; efforts by 4Ocean to tackle plastic pollution in oceans and rivers, highlighting the importance of local community involvement; and a project in Georgia that repurposes old rail cars as artificial reefs to support marine life.

What recent action did the Federal Reserve take for the first time in over four years?

• Increased interest rates

• Closed several banks

• Cut interest rates

• Introduced a new currency

Why is the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates significant for borrowers?

• It makes borrowing more expensive

• It increases inflation

• It signals a lack of confidence in the economy

• It may lead to lower borrowing costs

What boundary did Voyager 1 cross in 2012, making it the first spacecraft to do so?

• Earth's exosphere

• Van Allen radiation belt

• Heliosphere

• Kuiper belt

What challenge did engineers face with Voyager 1 that required creative solutions?

• Malfunctioning solar panels

• Collision with an asteroid

• Communication issues

• Loss of power

What is the primary focus of 4Ocean's cleanup efforts?

• Cleaning up oil spills

• Removing plastic from oceans and rivers

• Developing new fishing techniques

• Building new ships

How does 4Ocean fund its operations?

• Selling recycled plastic products

• Ticket sales from ocean tours

• Government grants

• Donations from large corporations

What is the ultimate goal of 4Ocean's efforts against plastic pollution?

• To completely eliminate plastic use

• To clean all the oceans by 2025

• To stop plastic pollution at its source

• To recycle all ocean plastic into new products

What innovative solution is being used to create habitats for marine wildlife off the coast of Georgia?

• Planting seaweed farms

• Building new coral reefs

• Sinking old ships

• Using old MARTA rail cars

What is the purpose of transforming old MARTA rail cars into artificial reefs?

• To dispose of waste materials

• To create new tourist attractions

• To develop habitats for marine life

• To test new underwater technology

What is a significant environmental benefit of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' reef project?

• Increasing tourism

• Improving water quality

• Reducing ocean temperatures

• Creating habitats for marine wildlife