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Environment - Contamination - Microplastics Quiz

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Environment - Contamination - Microplastics Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Janice Brahney’s main motivation for her research in the High Uintas Wilderness?

She wanted to find ancient artifacts.

She was exploring new hiking trails.

She was looking for signs of wildlife.

She wanted to understand how air particles affect water ecosystems.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprising discovery did Janice Brahney make during her research?

The presence of rare minerals in the soil.

The discovery of new plant species.

The existence of ancient fossils.

The presence of microplastics in a remote wilderness.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What made Janice’s research challenging?

She lacked proper equipment.

She faced tough terrain and had limited funding.

She was frequently attacked by wildlife.

She had difficulty understanding the data.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are primary microplastics?

Large plastic particles found in the ocean.

Microplastics created when larger plastics break down.

Plastic pieces left behind after fishing activities.

Tiny plastic particles designed for commercial use, like in cosmetics and textiles.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are secondary microplastics?

Microplastics that form naturally in the environment.

Plastic pieces used to create fishing nets.

Microplastics that come from factory production.

Tiny plastic particles that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Janice’s discovery change environmental science?

It revealed that pollution was less harmful than expected.

It showed that microplastics only affected oceans.

It proved that plastic pollution was not a serious problem.

It revealed that microplastics could travel through the air and affect remote areas.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are microplastics harmful to marine life?

They attract predators to feeding grounds.

They produce harmful gases when eaten.

They turn into large plastic objects when digested.

They can be ingested by marine animals and bind with harmful chemicals.

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