18 Questions
What is the estimated amount of plastic pieces currently floating in the ocean?
Over 5 trillion plastic pieces
What is one of the ways plastic waste enters the ocean?
Through land-based urban runoff
By 2050, what is projected to happen if current trends in plastic waste continue?
There will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by weight
What is a consequence of poor waste management on marine ecosystems?
Introduction of harmful substances into the ocean
What is a type of marine pollution that plastic waste is a part of?
Marine pollution
How much plastic waste is estimated to enter the ocean each year?
Approximately 8 million metric tons
What can occur in marine life as a result of bioaccumulation?
Reproductive issues and developmental abnormalities
What is a source of marine plastic pollution?
Single-use plastics
Which of the following is a physical impact of plastic waste on marine animals?
Entanglement and ingestion of plastics
What is a consequence of poor waste management?
Polluted beaches and waters
What can occur in marine ecosystems as a result of plastic waste?
Altered habitats and food availability
What is a potential health risk to humans associated with microplastics?
Toxin accumulation through seafood consumption
What is a consequence of marine animals ingesting plastic?
It fills their stomachs and leaves no room for real food
Which of the following is a source of marine plastic pollution?
Discarded fishing nets and lines
What can result from poor waste management?
Plastic waste reaching the ocean
What can microplastics and associated toxic substances be ingested by?
Small marine organisms such as plankton
What is a physical impact of plastic waste on marine animals?
Entanglement in discarded fishing nets and lines
What can toxic substances released by plastic waste do to marine ecosystems?
Contaminate marine ecosystems
Learn about the devastating effects of plastic waste on marine ecosystems, including bioaccumulation, adverse health effects, and disruption of natural habitats. This quiz covers the environmental and ecological impacts of plastic waste on marine life.
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