Marine Debris and Human Impact

The video discusses human achievements over the past century, such as flight, moon landing, and technological advancements. It highlights the downside of these achievements, focusing on pollution and marine debris. The impact of marine debris on marine life and water safety is explained. The video concludes with ways to reduce marine debris, including proper trash disposal, supporting eco-friendly companies, and participating in cleanups.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a human achievement in the past 100 years?

• Developing antibiotics

• Mastering human flight

• Inventing the wheel

• Walking on the moon

What is a major downside of human achievements according to the video?

• Increased global communication

• Widespread pollution

• Space exploration

• Advancements in medicine

What are marine debris?

• Ocean currents

• Natural ocean plants

• Human-made objects in the ocean

• Marine animals

How can marine debris affect marine life?

• By cleaning the water

• By offering shelter

• By being mistaken for food

• By providing food

What is one way marine debris can harm humans?

• By reducing ocean noise

• By increasing fish population

• By improving water quality

• By making water unsafe to swim in

Which of the following is a suggested method to reduce marine debris?

• Burning trash

• Properly disposing of trash

• Dumping waste in rivers

• Ignoring litter

How can individuals contribute to reducing marine debris?

• By using more plastic

• By throwing trash in the ocean

• By picking up trash on beaches

• By avoiding beaches

Which of the following is NOT a way to help reduce marine debris?

• Recycling items

• Throwing trash in the ocean

• Supporting eco-friendly companies

• Reusing items

What is the final call to action in the video?

• To ignore marine debris

• To support unsustainable practices

• To stop using the internet

• To pick up litter and protect oceans