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.

---

Definitions:

Growth Spurt

A rapid increase in height and weight, typically occurring during puberty.

Physical Changes

Alterations in the physical state or appearance of a substance or organism, without changing its chemical composition.

Stocky

Describes a person's build as being broad, solid, and often short, suggesting a sturdy physical form.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation, increasing the risk of health problems.