Practice Marine Pollution (8.3.1.4) - Indiscriminate use of pest8.icides, insecticides and herbicides

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Question 1.
Name two sources of marine pollution.
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Think about both land and sea origins.
Question 2.
What is the effect of heavy metals on marine life?
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Recall the term 'bioaccumulation'.
3Question 3.
What is a major source of marine pollution?
- Heavy Metals
- Sewage
- Both A and B
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Consider the origins of these pollutants.
4Question 4.
Oil spills create significant harm to marine ecosystems. True or False?
- True
- False
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Think about what oil does in water.
Question 5.
Consider a coastal city facing severe sewage discharge into the ocean. Propose a multi-faceted action plan to address the marine pollution caused by this issue.
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Think about both immediate and long-term strategies.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of current regulations on offshore drilling in preventing oil spills. Suggest how these regulations could be improved.
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Consider loopholes in current regulations.

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