Ocean and Environmental Issues Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

What is a major global problem caused by the accumulation of floating plastic debris?

• Air pollution

• The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

• Deforestation

• Climate change

What are microplastics?

• Large pieces of plastic

• Tiny particles of plastic

• Metal particles

• Natural minerals

Which organization is using advanced technologies to remove plastic from the water?

• The Ocean Cleanup

• World Wildlife Fund

• Greenpeace

• National Geographic

What local action can help reduce ocean pollution?

• Building more factories

• Beach cleanups

• Increasing fishing activities

• Cutting down trees

What is the main problem discussed in the passage?

• Oceans are too large to clean efficiently.

• Marine life is harmed by plastic pollution.

• Beaches are visited by too many people.

• Microplastics are helpful to ocean ecosystems.

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How do organizations like The Ocean Cleanup help solve ocean pollution?

• They collect trash using advanced technology.

• They build new beaches.

• They remove marine animals from polluted areas.

• They stop visitors from leaving trash on beaches.

Why are beach cleanups an effective local solution?

• They prevent plastic from breaking down into microplastics.

• They remove trash from coastal ecosystems.

• They stop boats from dumping trash into oceans.

• They clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

What is one way reusable items help solve ocean pollution?

• They stop harmful fishing practices.

• They eliminate plastic waste before it reaches the ocean.

• They recycle microplastics into new materials.

• They break down larger plastics faster.

How does education contribute to solving ocean pollution?

• It teaches people the importance of reducing plastic waste.

• It removes existing trash from beaches.

• It bans fishing nets that trap unwanted species.

• It builds organizations to clean the oceans.