7. How much plastic was collected at the time of this video by one trip of the Ocean Cleanup 2 crew? HINT: See 5:03 in the video.A. 9000 kg (about 20,000 lbs)
B. 900 kb (about 2000 lbs)
C. 90,000 kg (about 200,000 lbs)
8. What happens to the plastice that is "captured" by the Ocean Cleanup 2 crew?
A. It is burned, because the plastic does not affect the atmosphere.
B. It is brought to shore and buried in a landfill.
C. It is used for art projects by professional artists.
D. It is made into pellets that can be used in recycled goods.
9. In October of 2020, the Ocean Clean Up Project showcased a new recycled product to show the possibilities of how to use this plastic. What was the product?
A. Ergonomic Laundry Baskets
B. Designer Sunglasses
C. Soles (bottoms) for Tennis Shoes
D. Plastic Fabrics for Designer Clothing
10. The “New Product” has a QR code stamped into them. What does it link to?
A. Ocean Location where the plastic came from. Other Facts about Ocean pollution.
B. Product Website to order other recycled products.
C. University Research Data
D. Research and Development Facilities.
11. How many times would the Ocean Clean Up 2 fleet have to sail in order to capture the amount of plastic in question 7 and rid the Great Pacific Garbage Patch of all plastic waste? HINT: See 5:03 in the video.
A. 1000 times
B. 2000 times
C. 3000 times
D. 5000 times
12. The estimated amount of garbage in the Pacific Garbage Patch is 27,000,000 kg. If the amount of plastic collected could be increased to 13,500 kg/trip, how many times would the Ocean Clean Up 2 fleet have to sail? HINT: Divide.
A. 3000 times
B. 4000 times
C. 2000 times
D. 1000 times
