Flotsam and Jetsam's Quiz
Read each question. Pick one answer that is best.
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What type of marine debris was found the most in Hawaii?
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plastic bags
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food wrappers
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cigarettes
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When trash is thrown overboard a ship, what is it known as?
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jetatta
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jetsam
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flotsam
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Why are 6-pac rings so bad?
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They can choke marine animals.
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They can't hold our soda cans.
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They look ugly.
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How long can marine debris last before it breaks down?
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1 week
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1 year
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Hundreds of years
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What does biodegradable mean?
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Something that can be broken down by natural forces.
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It will last forever.
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It tastes good when you eat it.
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What country had the least total amount of marine debris?
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Mexico
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Hawaii
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Japan
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What is marine debris called when it is floating in the ocean?
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Jetx
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Flotsam
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Jetsam
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When something is polluted, it is:
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clean, pure
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dirty, contaminated
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ugly, weird
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What is a marine protected area?
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An area of ocean that has marine debris in it.
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An area of ocean that has lots of boats and ships in it.
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An area of ocean that has been set aside as a protected or preserve area for marine plants and animals.
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What is one way you can help prevent marine debris?
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Throw trash on the beach.
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Never go to the beach.
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Don't litter when you go to the beach.
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What is an endangered species?
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It is a type of plant or animal that is in danger of being extinct.
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It is a type of car that protects marine animals.
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It is the part of the ocean where marine animals live.
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Why should you care if someone throws trash on a beach in Mexico?
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Because they make more trash than us.
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Because the currents carry marine debris all over the ocean.
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Because we told them not to do it.