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What is the estimated percentage of global trade involving container ships crossing the oceans?
What is the estimated percentage of global trade involving container ships crossing the oceans?
- 30%
- 50%
- 70%
- 90% (correct)
What is the primary reason for the falling off of shipping containers from cargo ships?
What is the primary reason for the falling off of shipping containers from cargo ships?
- Mechanical failures
- Piracy attacks
- Rough weather (correct)
- Overloading
What does the text suggest about the responsibility for cleaning international waters?
What does the text suggest about the responsibility for cleaning international waters?
- It is the responsibility of the United Nations
- It is the responsibility of shipping companies
- It is unclear (correct)
- It lies with individual nations
What is the impact of ship emissions on the environment according to the text?
What is the impact of ship emissions on the environment according to the text?
What do the plastic beads and dragons on the beach represent according to the text?
What do the plastic beads and dragons on the beach represent according to the text?
What is the primary concern regarding ocean pollution mentioned in the text?
What is the primary concern regarding ocean pollution mentioned in the text?
How are global economies dependent on the circulation of goods according to the text?
How are global economies dependent on the circulation of goods according to the text?
What is the role of ocean currents in local economies according to the text?
What is the role of ocean currents in local economies according to the text?
How does the text describe the challenge of balancing societal needs with protecting the planet?
How does the text describe the challenge of balancing societal needs with protecting the planet?
What does the text imply about the future of addressing environmental challenges?
What does the text imply about the future of addressing environmental challenges?
