Protecting Our Oceans

1. Why is the Earth often called the 'Blue Planet'?

• A. Because it is covered in blue forests
• B. Because more than 70% of its surface is covered by water
• C. Because of the color of the atmosphere
• D. Because the ice caps reflect blue light

2. What are phytoplankton and why are they important?

• A. Large fish that eat plastic
• B. Tiny plant-like organisms that create oxygen
• C. Giant seaweeds that provide shelter
• D. Chemicals that clean the ocean

3. What happens to plastic when it enters the ocean?

• A. It disappears quickly in salt water
• B. It turns into fish food
• C. It breaks into tiny pieces called microplastics
• D. It dissolves like a sugar cube

4. What is 'bycatch' in the fishing industry?

• A. Catching the exact amount of fish needed
• B. Catching fish to sell at a local market
• C. Accidentally catching animals you didn't mean to
• D. Using special nets that let dolphins escape

1. How does burning fossil fuels cause harm to ocean life?

• A. It makes the water too cold for fish
• B. It releases carbon dioxide that makes the ocean more acidic
• C. It creates too much plastic trash
• D. It scares away the whales and dolphins

2. If you live far from the ocean, how can your actions at home help?

• A. Rivers carry trash from inland areas to the ocean
• B. You cannot help if you do not live by the beach
• C. The ocean doesn't care about what happens on land
• D. You should stop drinking water to save the ocean

3. What is the best way to follow the 'Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' rule?

• A. Recycle everything first, then ignore the rest
• B. Only reuse plastic bags for shopping
• C. Refuse items you don't need, then try to use less
• D. Buy as much as possible so you can recycle more

4. Why does 'voting with your fork' help protect the ocean?

• A. It means buying the cheapest fish available
• B. It means choosing sustainably caught fish to show industries you care
• C. It means never eating fish again
• D. It means only eating fish from restaurants