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What is the primary cause of death in animals affected by plastics?
What is the primary cause of death in animals affected by plastics?
- Exposure to toxic chemicals from plastics
- Infections caused by plastic ingestion
- Starvation due to stomachs packed with plastics (correct)
- Physical injuries from entanglement in nets
Which of the following groups of animals have been confirmed to consume plastics?
Which of the following groups of animals have been confirmed to consume plastics?
- Only marine species like fish and turtles
- Land-based mammals and marine organisms (correct)
- Only endangered species
- Predatory birds and small mammals
What has been found in fish during recent studies?
What has been found in fish during recent studies?
- Microplastics that enhance digestion
- Nanoplastics consumed shortly after birth (correct)
- Plastics that help in their growth and development
- Plastics accumulating over their lifetime
What harmful effects can plastics have on marine species besides causing death?
What harmful effects can plastics have on marine species besides causing death?
Which statement about the impact of plastics on seabirds is accurate?
Which statement about the impact of plastics on seabirds is accurate?
What is one consequence of animals consuming plastics aside from immediate death?
What is one consequence of animals consuming plastics aside from immediate death?
Which of the following statements about globalisation is correct?
Which of the following statements about globalisation is correct?
How do microplastics impact marine species according to recent findings?
How do microplastics impact marine species according to recent findings?
Which animal groups are mentioned as having been affected by plastic consumption?
Which animal groups are mentioned as having been affected by plastic consumption?
What is an example of cultural influence seen as a result of globalisation?
What is an example of cultural influence seen as a result of globalisation?
Which statement about the impact of plastics on wildlife is accurate?
Which statement about the impact of plastics on wildlife is accurate?
What has contributed to the global experience becoming more similar?
What has contributed to the global experience becoming more similar?
Why are fishing nets a concern for marine wildlife?
Why are fishing nets a concern for marine wildlife?
Flashcards
Animal deaths from plastics
Animal deaths from plastics
Millions of animals die every year due to entanglement, ingestion, or starvation caused by plastics.
Marine animal impact
Marine animal impact
Plastic pollution significantly affects nearly 700 species of marine animals, leading to death or reproductive problems.
Microplastic ingestion
Microplastic ingestion
Microplastics are small plastic particles found in many marine species' diets, potentially causing digestive issues and death.
Plastics in land animals
Plastics in land animals
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Reproductive effects
Reproductive effects
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Animal deaths from plastics
Animal deaths from plastics
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Marine species affected by plastics
Marine species affected by plastics
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Plastic impact on seabirds
Plastic impact on seabirds
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Plastic deaths from starvation
Plastic deaths from starvation
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Globalisation's effect on food
Globalisation's effect on food
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Globalization and music
Globalization and music
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Globalization and fashion
Globalization and fashion
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Land animals and plastics
Land animals and plastics
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