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Human Impact on Oceans

Total questions: 1

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date

1-10.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

a)

About 70%

b)

About 50%

c)

About 80%

d)

About 60%

2.

What role do oceans play in the climate system?

a)

They regulate the planet's climate

b)

They increase global warming

c)

They have no impact

d)

They decrease air quality

3.

What is a major cause of ocean pollution?

a)

Natural sedimentation

b)

Volcanic eruptions

c)

Industrial discharges

d)

Solar flares

4.

What causes hypoxia zones in oceans?

a)

Decreased salinity

b)

Increased oxygen levels

c)

Marine construction

d)

Agricultural runoff

5.

Which species is mentioned as being heavily overfished?

a)

Shrimp

b)

Salmon

c)

Bluefin tuna

d)

Clownfish

6.

What is bycatch?

a)

A type of fish

b)

A marine conservation program

c)

Unintentional catch of non-target species

d)

A fishing technique

7.

Why is overfishing a problem?

a)

It leads to the collapse of fisheries

b)

It increases fish populations

c)

It promotes marine biodiversity

d)

It makes fish cheaper

8.

What is a significant threat to marine life due to plastic waste?

a)

Sunlight reduction

b)

Noise pollution

c)

Algal blooms

d)

Microplastics ingestion

9.

What is a proposed solution for sustainable ocean management?

a)

Promoting the use of non-biodegradable materials

b)

Reducing public awareness campaigns

c)

Decreasing marine protected areas

d)

Strengthening regulations on waste disposal

10.

How do marine protected areas (MPAs) help oceans?

a)

By reducing sunlight

b)

By promoting overfishing

c)

By conserving marine biodiversity

d)

By increasing pollution