Ocean Pollution Quiz

How does plastic pollution primarily enter the oceans?

• Through illegal dumping directly into the sea

• From land-based sources, carried by rivers

• By being dropped by airplanes

• Through natural processes

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What is the impact of plastic pollution on marine life?

• It has no significant impact

• It increases the biodiversity in the ocean

• It causes harm through ingestion, entanglement, and habitat disruption

• It helps marine life adapt to human presence

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Which ecosystem is most affected by plastic pollution?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Oceans

• Mountains

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What percentage of ocean pollution is estimated to be plastic waste?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 80%

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How does plastic pollution affect the food chain in marine ecosystems?

• It has no effect on the food chain

• It increases the number of predators

• It introduces toxins into the food chain

• It decreases the water temperature

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• A recycling facility in the Pacific Ocean

• A myth; it doesn't exist

• A large area of marine debris concentration in the Pacific Ocean

• A government project to clean the ocean

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How long can plastic items take to decompose in the ocean?

• 1 year

• Up to 50 years

• Up to 500 years

• They decompose immediately

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What is one of the most common types of plastic pollution in the ocean?

• Plastic bags

• Plastic bottles

• Plastic straws

• All of the above

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How can individuals help reduce plastic pollution in oceans?

• By using more plastic to speed up innovation in recycling

• Ignoring the problem as it is too large to handle

• Participating in beach clean-ups and reducing plastic use

• By dumping plastic waste in landfills instead of oceans

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What is the effect of microplastics on marine life?

• They are harmless

• They improve the water quality

• They can cause physical and chemical harm

• They increase the lifespan of marine organisms

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