OCE 1001, CHAPTER 11 Questions with Correct Answers (Grade
A+)
Question 1: According to the World Health Organization definition of marine pollutants, __________ is
NOT a pollutant.
Answer: OIL from OFFSHORE seeps
Question 2: Of the following statements, which is/are included in the World Health Organization's
definition of marine pollution?
Answer: -Marine pollution can be a SUBSTANCE or a form of energy. -Marine pollution RESULTS or is
likely to result in harmful effects to marine life. -Marine pollution is HUMAN-MADE.
Question 3: Based on the World Health Organization's definition of marine pollution, which of the
following is/are considered to be a form of marine pollution?
Answer: -WARMER-than-normal water created by outflow from a coastal power plant -SOUND from
cargo ships traversing the ocean -BIODEGRADABLE food items dumped overboard from a cruise ship
-RAW sewage released onto the floor of the deep ocean
Question 4: Based on the World Health Organization's definition, how many of these substances would
be classified as a pollutant if these were the only data considered?
Answer: two
Question 5: All types of pollution are harmful, but ________ is among the least damaging forms.
Answer: oil
Question 6: The greatest amount of oil pollution in the ocean from human sources is from __________.
Answer: petroleum consumption
Question 7: Which of the following techniques are the best options for cleaning up after an oil spill?
Answer: Skim floating, introduce microbes
Question 8: Which of the following marine pollutants are biodegradable?
Answer: Petroleum, seaweed, crude oil
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A+)
Question 1: According to the World Health Organization definition of marine pollutants, __________ is
NOT a pollutant.
Answer: OIL from OFFSHORE seeps
Question 2: Of the following statements, which is/are included in the World Health Organization's
definition of marine pollution?
Answer: -Marine pollution can be a SUBSTANCE or a form of energy. -Marine pollution RESULTS or is
likely to result in harmful effects to marine life. -Marine pollution is HUMAN-MADE.
Question 3: Based on the World Health Organization's definition of marine pollution, which of the
following is/are considered to be a form of marine pollution?
Answer: -WARMER-than-normal water created by outflow from a coastal power plant -SOUND from
cargo ships traversing the ocean -BIODEGRADABLE food items dumped overboard from a cruise ship
-RAW sewage released onto the floor of the deep ocean
Question 4: Based on the World Health Organization's definition, how many of these substances would
be classified as a pollutant if these were the only data considered?
Answer: two
Question 5: All types of pollution are harmful, but ________ is among the least damaging forms.
Answer: oil
Question 6: The greatest amount of oil pollution in the ocean from human sources is from __________.
Answer: petroleum consumption
Question 7: Which of the following techniques are the best options for cleaning up after an oil spill?
Answer: Skim floating, introduce microbes
Question 8: Which of the following marine pollutants are biodegradable?
Answer: Petroleum, seaweed, crude oil
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