Marine Plastic Pollution

What do scientists call plastics when they break down into tiny pieces?

• Microtrash

• Microplastics

• Microparticles

• Macroplastics

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How does plastic trash cause marine life and sea birds to starve?

• They mistake plastic for food, which clogs their stomachs and doesn't leave any room for real food.

• Plastic takes up space in the water so marine animals have no place to live.

• The plastic in the ocean is so dense that the marine life cannot find food easily.

• Plastic doesn't cause marine life or sea bird to starve: they're smart enough to know the difference between plastic and food.

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According to the article, humans are also ingesting plastic that has ended up in the ocean. How is this possible.

• The tiny plastic particles in the ocean end up coming through the faucets in our sinks once the salt water is converted to fresh water.

• The fish in the ocean eat the plastics and humans eat the fish, causing the toxic chemicals from the plastics to spread from the fish to humans.

• Humans are mistaking plastics in the ocean for food just as the marine life and sea birds are.

• All of the above.

How many tonnes of plastic enters the ocean each year?

• 8 million tonnes

• 10 million tonnes

• 20 million tonnes

• 330 million tonnes

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What are nurdles?

• salt

• beads for jewelry

• pre-production plastic pellets

• fish eggs

• beach sand

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How does plastic pollution primarily affect marine life?

• By increasing the water temperature

• By causing ocean acidification

• By entanglement and ingestion

• By decreasing salinity levels

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Which of the following is a preventive measure against plastic pollution in oceans?

• Increasing plastic production

• Promoting the use of biodegradable materials

• Encouraging deep-sea disposal

• Supporting plastic incineration

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Which of the following is a consequence of plastic pollution in the ocean?

• Decreased ocean salinity

• Formation of oceanic dead zones

• Creation of microplastics

• Increased water pH

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Which of the following strategies can help reduce plastic pollution in the oceans?

• Increasing the use of single-use plastics

• Banning the disposal of plastics into water bodies

• Encouraging the use of chemical fertilizers

• Reducing the enforcement of environmental regulations

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Which of the following is a major contributor to plastic pollution in the oceans?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Single-use plastics

• Saltwater evaporation

• Marine wildlife

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