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True or false: Our oceans can sustain life and provide a healthy meal for a billion people every day forever?
True or false: Our oceans can sustain life and provide a healthy meal for a billion people every day forever?
True
True or false: Approximately 17.6 billion pounds of plastic are dumped into the sea every year?
True or false: Approximately 17.6 billion pounds of plastic are dumped into the sea every year?
True
True or false: Once plastic enters the ocean, it eventually breaks down into non-harmful substances?
True or false: Once plastic enters the ocean, it eventually breaks down into non-harmful substances?
False
True or false: Sea turtles are affected by microplastics and often choke on them?
True or false: Sea turtles are affected by microplastics and often choke on them?
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True or false: Over 60% of whale and dolphin species are affected by plastic pollution in the ocean?
True or false: Over 60% of whale and dolphin species are affected by plastic pollution in the ocean?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of plastic pollution in the ocean?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of plastic pollution in the ocean?
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What is the equivalent amount of plastic dumped in the sea every minute?
What is the equivalent amount of plastic dumped in the sea every minute?
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Which of the following is NOT a location where plastic can be found in the ocean?
Which of the following is NOT a location where plastic can be found in the ocean?
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What percentage of whale and dolphin species are affected by plastic pollution in the ocean?
What percentage of whale and dolphin species are affected by plastic pollution in the ocean?
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Where have microplastics been found apart from the ocean?
Where have microplastics been found apart from the ocean?
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Study Notes
Plastic Pollution in the Ocean
- Our oceans cannot sustain life and provide a healthy meal for a billion people every day forever.
- Approximately 17.6 billion pounds of plastic are dumped into the sea every year.
- Once plastic enters the ocean, it does not break down into non-harmful substances.
- Sea turtles are affected by microplastics and often choke on them.
- Over 60% of whale and dolphin species are affected by plastic pollution in the ocean.
- Not a consequence of plastic pollution in the ocean: Increased fish populations.
- Equivalent amount of plastic dumped in the sea every minute: A garbage truck full.
- Not a location where plastic can be found in the ocean: The atmosphere.
- Percentage of whale and dolphin species affected by plastic pollution: Over 60%.
- Locations where microplastics have been found apart from the ocean: Drinking water, salt, and the human digestive system.
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Test your knowledge about the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans. Explore the detrimental effects of throwaway plastics and learn about the alarming statistics surrounding plastic waste. Discover why it is essential to take action to protect our marine ecosystems.
