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What is a characteristic of microplastics that makes them a major environmental issue?
What is a characteristic of microplastics that makes them a major environmental issue?
- They are only consumed by leatherback turtles
- They are only found in marine ecosystems
- They persist in the environment for a long time (correct)
- They are biodegradable
What is one way that microplastics can have a direct effect on biodiversity?
What is one way that microplastics can have a direct effect on biodiversity?
- Via ingestion and biomagnification through the food chain (correct)
- By providing a food source for certain species
- Through the release of co-pollutants
- By altering the Earth's climate
What is the 'jellyfish hypothesis' in relation to microplastics?
What is the 'jellyfish hypothesis' in relation to microplastics?
- The hypothesis that leatherback turtles mistake transparent plastics for jellyfish (correct)
- The concept that microplastics are attracted to jellyfish
- The theory that jellyfish consume microplastics
- The idea that microplastics resemble jellyfish in appearance
What is the term for the ability to differentiate between information-bearing and random stimuli?
What is the term for the ability to differentiate between information-bearing and random stimuli?
What is the trade-off that occurs in foraging, according to the text?
What is the trade-off that occurs in foraging, according to the text?
What influences the acceptance threshold in foraging, according to the text?
What influences the acceptance threshold in foraging, according to the text?
What is a broad threat category that includes microplastics, according to the text?
What is a broad threat category that includes microplastics, according to the text?
What is a recent study that showed a 'nasty surprise'?
What is a recent study that showed a 'nasty surprise'?
What ecosystems are understudied in terms of microplastic pollution, according to the text?
What ecosystems are understudied in terms of microplastic pollution, according to the text?
What is the implication of recent studies on the impact of pollution on biodiversity, according to the text?
What is the implication of recent studies on the impact of pollution on biodiversity, according to the text?
