Types of Polluion
Barges and rigs are a source of what time of pollution?
Oil pollution.
How can we prevent trash from going into the ocean?
How long will a newspaper last?
3 weeks
The type of marine pollution that comes only from humans.
What is Marine Debris?
Skimmers can be used to clean up what type of pollution?
Oil pollution.
How long will a leather boot last?
40 years
Folwing Paints, Pesticides, and DDTs are examples of which type of pollution?
Toxins.
Trash would enter the ocean faster than we could remove it, it would be expensive, and where would we put it.
How long will a glass bottle last?
Thousands to millions of years.
What is one type of pollution that primarily affects organisms at the bottom of the ocean?
Particulate matter.
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.
How long will a Ziplock bag last?
300 years.
Explain in steps how Dissolved Nutrients lead to a Lack of dissolved Oxygen
Dissolved oxygen--algae boom--blocks sunlight--eutrophication
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.
How long will a disposable diaper last?
10 years.