Questions on text :Plastic debris on Seychelles b

What is unique about the Oxford research study of plastic debris?

• This is the first quantitative estimate of the sources of plastic debris in the Seychelles and other remote islands in western indian Ocean

• This is the first time there was a quantitative study on plastic debris in the ocean.

• This is the first time Univeristy of Oxford have led research on the topic of Marine Debris.

Which of the following were not a part of the methods of this study?

• Development of a high resolution model to simulate movement of plastic in oceans

• Use of input data on ocean currents, waves, wind and plastic debris entering ocean from coastal populations

• Use of data to predict plastic accumulation at 27 sites in Seychelles

• Categorization of marine debris in quantity, size, and location

Where does most of the plastic waste that accumulates on beaches across the Seychelles and other small island developing states originate from?

• The islands themselves

• Distant sources

• Other countries in the western Indian Ocean

What is the primary source of land-based plastic debris found on beaches in the Seychelles?

• Indonesia

• Sri Lanka

• Philipines

What are some of the medium-large debris found on beaches in the Seychelles that have a high buoyancy?

• Microplastics

• Straws

• Sandals

_____ _________ of plastic debris tend to originate from East Africa and from within the Seychelle?

( TWO WORDS)

Bottles with lables from Malaysia, Thailand and China are

• Discarded from ships

• Left by tourists

• Floating from those countries

What causes the peak of plastic accumulation on the beaches at the end of the northwest monsoon?

• El Nino-Southern Oscillation

• Indian Ocean Dipole

• Both answers are correct

Drifting plastic debris from far off sources can lead to the increased risk of spreading disease and _______ _______ ( TWO WORDS

The best action to prevent land-based litter arriving at remote island site is

• investment in waste management systems

• Implementations of policies for waste disposal in source nations

• Encouraging beach clean-ups