Ecological Concerns Regarding Plastics in Oceans Include Which of the Following

question 54

Multiple Choice

Ecological concerns regarding plastics in oceans include which of the following?

• A)Sea mammals can get tangled in discarded plastic items,such as fishing nets and six-pack rings.
• B)Seabirds eat plastic,mistaking it for food,and may end up choking on the plastic.
• C)Plastic absorbs fat-soluble pollutants such as PCBs and DDT; these are toxins known to bioaccumulate in the tissues of marine organisms and biomagnify up food chains.
• D)Floating bits of plastic can serve as attachment points for fish eggs,barnacles,and many types of larval and juvenile organisms,and thus they could potentially transport harmful,invasive species to new locales.
• E)All of the above are concerns regarding plastics in oceans.

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Definitions:

Socialization Agents

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Socialization Agents

Individuals, groups, or institutions that play a role in integrating and adapting members into a particular social or cultural setting.

Reality Shock

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Expectancy Theory

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