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Which of the following properties makes plastic an increasingly abundant component of oceanic flotsam and very damaging to the marine environment?
 
  A) They are dense, so they sink and concentrate at the sea floor.
  B) They are durable causing them to last almost indefinitely.
  C) They are expensive and used sparingly.
  D) They are weak, so entangled marine organisms can break free.
  E) They cannot be recycled so they must be disposed after use.

Question 2

Which of the following kinds of ocean pollution is an example of point source pollution?
 
  A) Cooling water from a shoreline power plant
  B) Fertilizers from suburban lawns
  C) Pesticides from agriculture
  D) Road oil residue from automobiles
  E) Trash that is washed down storm drains



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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