Ocean Pollution Flashcards
What is the most common type of marine debris found in NZ oceans?
A) Glass bottles
B) Plastic waste
C) Metal cans
D) Wood fragments
Plastic waste
Which ocean surrounds New Zealand and is most affected by pollution?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
What is the main source of ocean pollution in New Zealand?
A) Industrial waste
B) Agricultural runoff
C) Plastic litter from urban areas
D) Oil spills
Plastic litter from urban areas
Which New Zealand city has implemented a ban on single-use plastic bags to reduce ocean pollution?
A) Wellington
B) Christchurch
C) Auckland
D) Dunedin
Auckland
Which endangered marine species in New Zealand is threatened by ocean pollution?
A) Hector’s dolphin
B) Blue whale
C) Great white shark
D) Leatherback turtle
Hector’s dolphin
What percentage of New Zealand’s waste is estimated to end up in the ocean?
A) 10%
B) 20%
C) 50%
D) 70%
20%
Which of the following is a major contributor to microplastic pollution in New Zealand’s oceans?
A) Fishing nets
B) Car tyres
C) Plastic bottles
D) Cigarette butts
Car tyres
What is the New Zealand government’s initiative called that aims to reduce marine pollution?
A) Clean Seas NZ
B) Blue New Zealand
C) Zero Waste Ocean
D) Marine Protection Initiative
Clean Seas NZ
How does agricultural runoff contribute to ocean pollution in New Zealand?
A) By releasing pesticides and fertilisers
B) By dumping farm equipment
C) By eroding soil into the ocean
D) By increasing ocean acidity
By releasing pesticides and fertilisers
What is one of the most significant impacts of ocean pollution on New Zealand’s fisheries?
A) Overfishing
B) Habitat destruction
C) Fish contamination with toxins
D) Invasive species
Fish contamination with toxins
Which New Zealand marine reserve is crucial for studying the effects of ocean pollution?
A) Poor Knights Islands
B) Fiordland National Park
C) Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
D) Abel Tasman National Park
Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
What is ghost fishing, a problem affecting New Zealand’s marine life?
A) Fishing at night
B) Abandoned fishing gear catching marine animals
C) Hunting endangered species
D) Using illegal nets
Abandoned fishing gear catching marine animals
Which of the following is a method used in New Zealand to clean up ocean pollution?
A) Offshore drilling
B) Beach clean-ups
C) Building sea walls
D) Oceanic vacuum systems
Beach clean-ups
What is a significant source of ocean acidification affecting New Zealand’s marine life?
A) Carbon dioxide emissions
B) Chemical waste
C) Oil spills
D) Noise pollution
Carbon dioxide emissions
Which marine mammal in New Zealand is especially vulnerable to entanglement in plastic waste?
A) Sea lions
B) Dolphins
C) Whales
D) Penguins
Whales
What is the primary threat to coral reefs in New Zealand due to ocean pollution?
A) Oil spills
B) Chemical runoff
C) Plastic waste
D) Overfishing
Chemical runoff
How do invasive species introduced through ocean pollution affect New Zealand’s marine ecosystem?
A) By increasing biodiversity
B) By disrupting food chains
C) By creating new habitats
D) By cleaning up pollutants
By disrupting food chains
Which initiative in New Zealand focuses on reducing plastic waste entering the ocean?
A) Love Your Coast
B) Ocean Rescue NZ
C) Plastic Free Seas
D) Coastal Guardians
Love Your Coast
What role do wetlands play in preventing ocean pollution in New Zealand?
A) Filtering pollutants before they reach the ocean
B) Acting as a barrier against invasive species
C) Providing habitat for marine life
D) Reducing carbon dioxide levels
Filtering pollutants before they reach the ocean
How can individuals in New Zealand contribute to reducing ocean pollution?
A) By using less plastic
B) By driving less frequently
C) By planting trees
D) By conserving water
By using less plastic
