Impacts on Marine Environments 8MST

What is the biggest impact on our oceans?

• Overfishing
• Climate change
• Plastic pollution
• Oil spills

What is the GPGP?

• The GPGP is the Great Pacific Garbage Pile.
• The GPGP is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
• The GPGP is the Grand Pacific Garbage Patch.
• The GPGP is the Giant Pacific Garbage Patch.

How big is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• 1.6 million square kilometers
• 2 million square kilometers
• 10,000 square kilometers
• 500,000 square kilometers

What is the primary cause of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Natural ocean currents

• Marine life activities

• Human-generated waste

• Volcanic eruptions

Which ocean is home to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What type of debris is most commonly found in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Metal

• Glass

• Plastic

• Wood

How many tons of plastic are estimated to be in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• 80,000 tons

• 100,000 tons

• 150,000 tons

• 200,000 tons

Which year was the Great Pacific Garbage Patch discovered?

• 1985

• 1997

• 2005

• 2010

What is the primary method used to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Burning the debris

• Using large nets to collect the debris

• Deploying autonomous drones

• Relying on natural biodegradation

Which organization is primarily involved in the cleanup of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Greenpeace

• The Ocean Cleanup

• World Wildlife Fund

• National Geographic Society