Flotsam and Jetsam's Quiz

What type of marine debris was found the most in Hawaii?
1. plastic bags
2. food wrappers
3. cigarettes
When trash is thrown overboard a ship, what is it known as?
1. jetatta
2. jetsam
3. flotsam
Why are 6-pac rings so bad?
1. They can choke marine animals.
2. They can't hold our soda cans.
3. They look ugly.
How long can marine debris last before it breaks down?
1. 1 week
2. 1 year
3. Hundreds of years
What does biodegradable mean?
1. Something that can be broken down by natural forces.
2. It will last forever.
3. It tastes good when you eat it.
What country had the least total amount of marine debris?
1. Mexico
2. Hawaii
3. Japan
What is marine debris called when it is floating in the ocean?
1. Jetx
2. Flotsam
3. Jetsam
When something is polluted, it is:
1. clean, pure
2. dirty, contaminated
3. ugly, weird
What is a marine protected area?
1. An area of ocean that has marine debris in it.
2. An area of ocean that has lots of boats and ships in it.
3. An area of ocean that has been set aside as a protected or preserve area for marine plants and animals.
What is one way you can help prevent marine debris?
1. Throw trash on the beach.
2. Never go to the beach.
3. Don't litter when you go to the beach.
What is an endangered species?
1. It is a type of plant or animal that is in danger of being extinct.
2. It is a type of car that protects marine animals.
3. It is the part of the ocean where marine animals live.
Why should you care if someone throws trash on a beach in Mexico?
1. Because they make more trash than us.
2. Because the currents carry marine debris all over the ocean.
3. Because we told them not to do it.