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Individual Actions to Reduce Ocean Pollution

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Which of the following is NOT a major source of ocean pollution?

  1. Plastic waste

  2. Oil spills

  3. Sewage discharge

  4. Natural erosion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Natural erosion is a natural process that does not contribute to ocean pollution.

What percentage of ocean pollution is caused by plastic waste?

  1. 10%

  2. 20%

  3. 30%

  4. 40%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Plastic waste accounts for approximately 30% of ocean pollution.

Which type of plastic waste is most commonly found in the ocean?

  1. Plastic bags

  2. Plastic bottles

  3. Plastic straws

  4. Plastic utensils


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Plastic bags are the most commonly found type of plastic waste in the ocean.

How long does it take for plastic waste to decompose in the ocean?

  1. 10 years

  2. 100 years

  3. 1,000 years

  4. 10,000 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Plastic waste can take up to 100 years to decompose in the ocean.

What are microplastics?

  1. Tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size

  2. Tiny pieces of plastic less than 1 millimeter in size

  3. Tiny pieces of plastic less than 0.5 millimeters in size

  4. Tiny pieces of plastic less than 0.1 millimeters in size


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Microplastics are tiny pieces of plastic less than 5 millimeters in size.

How do microplastics enter the ocean?

  1. From wastewater treatment plants

  2. From cosmetic products

  3. From synthetic textiles

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Microplastics can enter the ocean from wastewater treatment plants, cosmetic products, and synthetic textiles.

What are the effects of ocean pollution on marine life?

  1. Ingestion of plastic waste can cause digestive problems and starvation

  2. Entanglement in plastic waste can cause injury or death

  3. Exposure to chemicals in plastic waste can cause health problems

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ocean pollution can have a variety of negative effects on marine life, including ingestion of plastic waste, entanglement in plastic waste, and exposure to chemicals in plastic waste.

What are the effects of ocean pollution on human health?

  1. Consumption of seafood contaminated with microplastics can lead to health problems

  2. Exposure to chemicals in plastic waste can cause health problems

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ocean pollution can have a variety of negative effects on human health, including consumption of seafood contaminated with microplastics and exposure to chemicals in plastic waste.

What can individuals do to reduce ocean pollution?

  1. Reduce their use of single-use plastics

  2. Recycle and properly dispose of plastic waste

  3. Choose products made from recycled materials

  4. Support organizations that are working to reduce ocean pollution

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Individuals can take a variety of actions to reduce ocean pollution, including reducing their use of single-use plastics, recycling and properly disposing of plastic waste, choosing products made from recycled materials, and supporting organizations that are working to reduce ocean pollution.

What is the most effective way to reduce ocean pollution?

  1. Banning the production of single-use plastics

  2. Improving waste management systems in coastal areas

  3. Educating people about the problem of ocean pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most effective way to reduce ocean pollution is to take a comprehensive approach that includes banning the production of single-use plastics, improving waste management systems in coastal areas, and educating people about the problem of ocean pollution.

What is the role of governments in reducing ocean pollution?

  1. Implementing policies to reduce the production and use of single-use plastics

  2. Investing in research and development of new technologies to reduce ocean pollution

  3. Working with other countries to address the problem of ocean pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments have a key role to play in reducing ocean pollution by implementing policies to reduce the production and use of single-use plastics, investing in research and development of new technologies to reduce ocean pollution, and working with other countries to address the problem of ocean pollution.

What is the role of businesses in reducing ocean pollution?

  1. Reducing their use of single-use plastics in their operations

  2. Developing new products and technologies to reduce ocean pollution

  3. Working with suppliers to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated in their supply chains

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Businesses have a responsibility to reduce their contribution to ocean pollution by reducing their use of single-use plastics in their operations, developing new products and technologies to reduce ocean pollution, and working with suppliers to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated in their supply chains.

What is the role of individuals in reducing ocean pollution?

  1. Reducing their use of single-use plastics

  2. Recycling and properly disposing of plastic waste

  3. Choosing products made from recycled materials

  4. Supporting organizations that are working to reduce ocean pollution

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Individuals have a responsibility to reduce their contribution to ocean pollution by reducing their use of single-use plastics, recycling and properly disposing of plastic waste, choosing products made from recycled materials, and supporting organizations that are working to reduce ocean pollution.

What are some of the challenges to reducing ocean pollution?

  1. The large amount of plastic waste already in the ocean

  2. The lack of awareness about the problem of ocean pollution

  3. The lack of political will to address the problem of ocean pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of challenges to reducing ocean pollution, including the large amount of plastic waste already in the ocean, the lack of awareness about the problem of ocean pollution, and the lack of political will to address the problem of ocean pollution.

What are some of the reasons for optimism about the future of ocean pollution?

  1. The growing awareness of the problem of ocean pollution

  2. The increasing number of governments and businesses that are taking action to reduce ocean pollution

  3. The development of new technologies to reduce ocean pollution

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of reasons for optimism about the future of ocean pollution, including the growing awareness of the problem of ocean pollution, the increasing number of governments and businesses that are taking action to reduce ocean pollution, and the development of new technologies to reduce ocean pollution.

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