Understanding Microplastics and Nanoplastics

What is the size range of microplastics?

• Smaller than one-thousandth of a millimeter

• Smaller than 5 millimeters

• Larger than a single cell

• Larger than 5 millimeters

Which technique is used by researchers to detect nanoplastics in seawater?

• Satellite imaging

• Forensic techniques

• Microscopy

• Chemical analysis

What is the purpose of the Tracking of Plastic in Our Seas Project?

• To educate the public about recycling

• To clean up plastic waste from beaches

• To model the movement of plastics in the ocean

• To ban the use of plastic bottles

What potential health impact can nanoplastics have on fish?

• Neurological damage

• Enhanced immune response

• Improved growth rates

• Increased fertility

What future technology is suggested for identifying plastic in the ocean?

• LIDAR

• Underwater drones

• Thermal imaging

• Deep-sea submarines