Ocean Cleanup Initiative Quiz

What is the estimated size of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Twice the size of Texas

• The size of Texas

• Three times the size of France

• The size of France

How does The Ocean Cleanup's system ensure marine life can swim beneath it?

• By having a transparent net

• By using a net that floats on the surface

• By using a sonar system to detect marine life

• By having a skirt that is short enough for marine creatures to swim beneath

What is the main criticism of The Ocean Cleanup's offshore system?

• It is too expensive and far from shore

• It is not effective in collecting plastic

• It is not durable enough

• It harms all marine life

What percentage of the world's rivers contribute to 80% of ocean garbage?

• 20%

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

What is the goal for deploying Interceptors by 2025?

• 2,000 rivers

• 1,000 rivers

• 750 rivers

• 500 rivers