Types of Polluion
Pollution Solutions
Biodegradation Times
100

Barges and rigs are a source of what time of pollution?

Oil pollution.

100

How can we prevent trash from going into the ocean?

Recycling, volunteering to clean up beaches, and being thoughtful about what items you use.
100

How long will a newspaper last?

3 weeks

200

The type of marine pollution that comes only from humans.

What is Marine Debris?

200

Skimmers can be used to clean up what type of pollution?

Oil pollution.

200

How long will a leather boot last?

40 years

300

Folwing Paints, Pesticides, and DDTs are examples of which type of pollution?

Toxins.

300
Explain why it wouldn't be tangible for us to just try to remove all the trash from the Pacific Garbage Patch.

Trash would enter the ocean faster than we could remove it, it would be expensive, and where would we put it.

300

How long will a glass bottle last?

Thousands to millions of years.

400

What is one type of pollution that primarily affects organisms at the bottom of the ocean?

Particulate matter.

400

What is the oil clean-up technique called where a chemical is applied to the water to accelerate the natural breakdown of oil?

Surface dispersants.

400

How long will a Ziplock bag last?

300 years.

500

Explain in steps how Dissolved Nutrients lead to a Lack of dissolved Oxygen

Dissolved oxygen--algae boom--blocks sunlight--eutrophication

500

Why will driving cars less result in less ocean pollution?

cars emit carbon, and the ocean helps absorb carbon. When there is too much carbon, this leads to ocean acidification and can harm marine animals.

500

How long will a disposable diaper last?

10 years.

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