Ocean Pollution and Plastic Waste

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   What is the source of the vast majority of marine plastic waste?

2. MultiChoice

   What are tiny plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters called?

3. MultiChoice

   Why is plastic debris dangerous to sea turtles and marine mammals?

4. MultiChoice

   What rotating ocean currents trap giant patches of floating garbage?

5. MultiChoice

   What famous garbage accumulation area is located between California and Hawaii?

6. MultiChoice

   What term describes abandoned fishing nets continuing to catch marine life?

7. MultiChoice

   What causes ocean acidification?

8. MultiChoice

   How does ocean acidification affect shellfish and corals?

9. MultiChoice

   Why are marine oil spills devastating to seabirds?

10. MultiChoice

    Which human action is most effective for preventing ocean plastic pollution?

11. MultiChoice

    How do microplastics threaten human health through seafood?

12. MultiChoice

    What event occurs when warmer ocean temperatures cause corals to expel symbiotic algae?