10 Questions
What is the estimated percentage of global trade involving container ships crossing the oceans?
90%
What is the primary reason for the falling off of shipping containers from cargo ships?
Rough weather
What does the text suggest about the responsibility for cleaning international waters?
It is unclear
What is the impact of ship emissions on the environment according to the text?
They contribute to air pollution
What do the plastic beads and dragons on the beach represent according to the text?
Global circulation of air and water
What is the primary concern regarding ocean pollution mentioned in the text?
Plastic pollution
How are global economies dependent on the circulation of goods according to the text?
They depend on the circulation of goods moved by ships
What is the role of ocean currents in local economies according to the text?
They create rich fisheries
How does the text describe the challenge of balancing societal needs with protecting the planet?
It acknowledges that there aren't easy answers
What does the text imply about the future of addressing environmental challenges?
It indicates that there might be rough seas ahead
Test your knowledge of ocean currents with this quiz! Learn about the Kuroshio Current and its impact on the Asian East Coast. See if you can follow the journey of a water bottle as it wobbles and is pushed eastward by the westerly winds, forming the North Pacific Current.
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