Carrying capacity of a habitat, pollution in the ocean, micro and nano plastic
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- Q1What term describes the maximum number of individuals an environment can support without harming it?Carrying capacityBiodiversity countPollution levelEcosystem balance30s
- Q2What tiny particles are found in the ocean that can harm marine life and are often made from broken down plastics?MicroplasticsPlanktonNanoparticlesPollutants30s
- Q3What is a major cause of pollution in the ocean that can negatively affect the carrying capacity of marine habitats?Solar radiationNatural sedimentFreshwater runoffPlastic waste30s
- Q4Which of the following can be considered a consequence of exceeding the carrying capacity of a habitat?Increased biodiversityHealthier ecosystemsMore resources availableLoss of species30s
- Q5What are tiny plastic particles less than 100 nanometers in size known as?MacroparticlesNanoplasticsMicroplasticsUltrafine pollutants30s
- Q6What is the impact of ocean pollution on the carrying capacity of marine habitats?It helps coral reefs growIt reduces the number of organisms that can live thereIt increases the number of fishIt improves water quality30s
- Q7Which of the following is a way to reduce plastic pollution in the ocean?Throwing plastic in the oceanBuying more plastic productsUsing reusable bagsIgnoring recycling rules30s
- Q8Which habitat is most affected by pollution from land sources, directly impacting its carrying capacity?DesertsGrasslandsForestsCoastal waters30s
- Q9What can individuals do to help reduce marine litter?Bring reusable bags when shoppingLeave trash on the beachIgnore litter on the streetsBuy more single-use items30s
- Q10Which action can schools take to help reduce ocean pollution?Throwing waste in the playgroundEncouraging water bottle use every dayUsing more plastic utensilsImplementing recycling programs30s
- Q11Which practice helps protect marine life from ocean pollution?Dumping chemicals in riversThrowing away batteries in the oceanReducing plastic useWashing cars on the beach30s
- Q12What can governments do to combat ocean pollution?Reduce funding for recycling programsImplement stricter regulations on waste disposalEncourage more plastic productionAllow dumping waste in the ocean30s
- Q13What is one action individuals can take to help prevent ocean pollution?Participating in beach clean-upsLittering during outingsUsing more single-use plasticsAvoiding recycling bins30s
- Q14What does it mean if a product is labeled as 'biodegradable'?It is made from synthetic materialsIt will break down naturally in the environmentIt will last forever in a landfillIt cannot be recycled30s
- Q15What are some benefits of using biodegradable materials?They are cheaper than all other materialsThey last foreverThey require high energy to produceThey help reduce pollution and conserve resources30s