Positive Effects
True or False: Surfing is mainly beneficial due to its tourism engagement which positively affects the oceans ecosystem
Answer: False
Tourism is horrible for the environment due to people lit erring, footprints, disruption of natural habits, over usage ECT.
Although, people can have a major impact of creating a solution, addressing problems, exploring the waters, conservation programs etc
In summary, it is not mainly beneficial but there are positive factors
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Multiple choice: In the end, where do surf boards end up?
a. landfills
b. they decompose
c. they are repurposed into cardboard
Answer: A
After human use, these boards may be repurposed or used for another function (decoration) but will eventually end up in a landfill which contributes to our worlds pollution and waste
Which is better?
a) trying to build fake coral through plastic materials in hopes of improving animals habitat
b) not stepping or touching the coral to lesson damages. And try to improve climate change
Answer: B
Although the perspective of number A has potential, further contributing to the plastic waste in the water is not good. It is better to improve external factors which then can naturally improve the coral reefs
Multiple choice: How many surfers are actively trying to improve the oceans and their environments in 2023?
a) hundreds b)thousands c)millions
Answer: Thousands (B)
In 2023, their were over 700 organized beach clean up events and thousands of surfers plus other people participated in this beneficial activity
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True or False: surfboards are made with toxic materials that can pollute the water
True
These materials that are not found in nature nor are apart of the natural ecosystem are exposed to the water causing water pollution from the toxic materials such as wax, epoxy, fiberglass etc
How can we help preserve environment as surfers?
Answer: #6
All of the options above would positively impact and minimize the footprints of daily surfers
Name 2 ways humans can improve bodies of water
- Ocean clean up initiatives
- Raising awareness through various bodies of media
- Eco friendly practices
- Being conscious of environment footprint
- Practicing good and safe habits while surfing (non toxic wax, washing suits with different types of soaps etc)
How does surfing enhance the deterioration of the oceans floor?
The constant sequences of waves and movement that surfers use and create cause the sediment to move and an imbalance of materials to occur. Which is harmful to the underwater ecosystem
True or false: Donating to a organization is a great way to help and support the environment with minimal risk
Answer: True!
True or false: Surfing has a lower impact than alternative water sports
Answer: true
Surfing only requires a few materials and the natural occurrence of waves. While on the other hand, other water sports typically involved the usage of fuel, motors, boats and more which are more aggressive within the water
Why does this human activity affect the coral?
Due to the water pollution hat occurs from the materials of the boards it can cause the water temperature to change which is devastating to the reefs. As well as when humans step or apply pressure to the coral causing breakages and damages to this plant and the animals that live within.
Why is going out alone and collecting garbage out of the oceans not the smartest choice?
If not an expert, you don't have a clear understanding of the ocean floor and might do more harm then good to the animals and that body of water. Always do your research or get in hold with an expert in this field
Does the activity of surfing (minus the other factors such as equipment, materials, transportation) majorly effect the environment?
There are some little things that the action of surfing affects but mostly it is just the external factors such as materials used in equipment/boards, the footprint, tourism effects and more
But these can be adjusted through simple changes and can lead to a safe and environmentally conscious sport.
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Fill in the blank:
The average carbon admission of an average surfboard is _______ kg CO2
a) 112 kg b) 22kg c) 165 kg d) 225 kg
Answer: C
Through the calculations of the energy usage, construction methods, materials used, packaging and transportation etc to make 1 board, the average carbon footprint is 165 kg. This harms the water quality, ecosystems, climate, marine animals etc
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Multiple choice: what is the best alternative non toxic material to use in a surf board?
a). Bamboo boards
b). Foam boards
c). Floatable concrete
Answer: A
bamboo is a natural material that can be found in nature and does not hold any many-made chemicals. It's is durable, water proof, flats well and can be manipulated into many different things I(toothbrushes, clothes etc)