Vocabulary: Our Changing Oceans

What term describes the small plastic particles that are harmful to marine life?

• Microfibers

• Microplastics

• Nanoplastics

• Macroplastics

Which of the following terms refers to plastic waste found in the ocean?

• abundance

• Straws

• debris

• habitat

What term means a lot?

• abundance

• debris

• legislation

• population

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of plastic waste in the ocean?

• Entanglement of marine animals

• Increased algae growth

• Coral reef destruction

• Disruption of the food chain

What can individuals do to help reduce plastic waste in the oceans?

• Participate in beach cleanups

• Use more plastic to support recycling

• Avoid using any water products

• Only buy products packaged in plastic

Through wilderness ____________, the National Park Service saves nature's beauty for future generations.

• debris

• habitat

• conservation

• abundance

___________ washed ashore after the storm, littering the beach with tons of trash.

• debris

• habitat

• conservation

• abundance

The beaver dam created a new pond, providing a ___________ for fish and frogs .

• debris

• habitat

• conservation

• abundance

When people receive a(n) ___________ of kindness, they are more likely to show that kindness to others.

• abundance

• conservation

• debris

• habitat

Randall requested that the Senate ___________ against pollution .

• sustain

• populate

• marine

• legislate