21) Microplastics Flashcards
1
Q
What are Microplastics ?
A
These are plastic debris smaller than 5mm in length
2
Q
How are they classified ?
A
Based on source : Primary and Secondary
Primary : Directly released into environment as small particles
Secondary : From degradation of larger plastic objects such as plastic bags, bottles or fishing nets
3
Q
Effects of microplastics ?
A
Bioaccumulation and Biomagnification
