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Which type of ships are responsible for most shipping derived GHGs (Greenhouse Gas Emissions)?
Which type of ships are responsible for most shipping derived GHGs (Greenhouse Gas Emissions)?
Which fuel can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 25% but has higher emissions of CH4?
Which fuel can reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 25% but has higher emissions of CH4?
What is the main fuel for marine vessels?
What is the main fuel for marine vessels?
Which decade saw more than half of the 'large' oil spills (> 700 t) between 1960 and 2016?
Which decade saw more than half of the 'large' oil spills (> 700 t) between 1960 and 2016?
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What type of oil product vaporizes quickly compared to dense, heavy oils?
What type of oil product vaporizes quickly compared to dense, heavy oils?
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Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a pollution incident plan on a ship?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a pollution incident plan on a ship?
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According to the text, what is the minimum distance from the coast that food wastes should be disposed of in the Wider Caribbean Region?
According to the text, what is the minimum distance from the coast that food wastes should be disposed of in the Wider Caribbean Region?
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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by water?
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What is the role of marine biodiversity in sustainable development?
What is the role of marine biodiversity in sustainable development?
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What is the primary source of income for hundreds of millions of people, especially in low-income families?
What is the primary source of income for hundreds of millions of people, especially in low-income families?
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Which of the following is NOT true about the disposal of plastic waste at sea?
Which of the following is NOT true about the disposal of plastic waste at sea?
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Which of the following is NOT a special area where the discharge of oil is strictly prohibited?
Which of the following is NOT a special area where the discharge of oil is strictly prohibited?
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Which type of waste is discharged at sea without restriction, although it may contain nutrients and fecal coliforms?
Which type of waste is discharged at sea without restriction, although it may contain nutrients and fecal coliforms?
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Which type of waste is treated on board ships using a separator that separates water from oil?
Which type of waste is treated on board ships using a separator that separates water from oil?
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Which of the following is NOT true about MARPOL Annex I?
Which of the following is NOT true about MARPOL Annex I?
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Which international convention is the main one to prevent marine pollution by ships from operational or accidental causes?
Which international convention is the main one to prevent marine pollution by ships from operational or accidental causes?
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What percentage of all trade-related emissions from fossil fuel combustion does marine transportation account for?
What percentage of all trade-related emissions from fossil fuel combustion does marine transportation account for?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of fuel used in marine transportation?
Which of the following is NOT a type of fuel used in marine transportation?
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What are some negative impacts of marine transportation on the marine environment?
What are some negative impacts of marine transportation on the marine environment?
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What triggered the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)?
What triggered the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)?
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