Plastic pollution - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

VHF Radio Channel 16 - What channel should the caller switch to when aboard a vessel? [Proc 540] Upper flammable limit - Upper limit at which a flammable gas or vapor will ignite; above this limit the gas or vapor is too rich to burn. fire signal onboard a ship - not less than 10 seconds of both general alarm and ships whistle color of manual lamp on top of liferaft/ how long it operates - red/ 24 hours non-conductive - substance which does not transmit electrical charges. A Class C fire e...

(Our Oceans) A. What is plastic pollution, and how does it get into the environment? correct answersPlastic pollution is when plastic enters the natural environment damagingly, and it arrives in the environment after human production and disposal (Our Oceans) B. How does plastic get into the ocean? According to Casey, how much plastic is in the ocean, and where is it concentrated? correct answersIt gets into the ocean either through direct marine dumping, or plastic products not benign proper...

OCEAN 320 Exam 1 | Answered with Rationales Which of the following is false about PCBs? a) Whales, and dolphins store PCBs in their blubber b) Marine animals are well equipped to handle PCBs c) Cancerous tumors are becoming a product of ingesting PCBs d) Mass die offs may be caused by PCB's The decline in the killer whale population in Puget Sound demonstrates they are: A) negatively effected by climate change. B) killed and sold for sport. C) the most PCB contaminated marine mammals in the...

Solid and Hazardous Waste/Environmental Justice ! What are the consequences associated with landfills and incinerators? Landfills: groundwater contamination, methane generation, long-term viability, few new facilities opening and expensive to close Incinerators: though they take up 90% less space and can make steam to turn turbines, they have been wrongfully marked as "green". They are harmful to the environment -- Harmful Air Pollutants (HAPs) which include Carbon monoxide, dioxins,...

Types of Emergencies Which May Occur - Answers-• Collision • Allision • Fire • Foundering • Grounding • Heavy Weather-related emergencies • Medical emergencies • Man Overboard Station Bill - Answers-• Provides for a recognized chain of command that always needs to be adhered to • Lists instructions for every person's duties during an onboard emergency • Serves as main line of internal communications One of the first things all crew members need to do when signing on a...

Bio 102 Exam 3 Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) Water pollution (18) - answerpollution from human activities, as well as naturally occurring pollution, enters freshwater systems comes from run-off during rains or directly through discharge Water pollution in closed systems (18) - answerlakes and ponds are closed systems, pollution mostly remains there Water pollution in open systems (18) - answerstreams and rivers enter large lakes or oceans, therefore the pollution is tran...

Human factors cause ___________ percent of all accidents - Answer80% Human factors can include: - Answer"• Stress • Fatigue • Poor communication • Poor health • Social isolation • Poor lifestyle choices " 3 common areas where accidents can occur on board are - Answer"• Galley • Weather deck • Engine room • Laundry • Aloft • Over the side • Machinery spaces • Watersports equipment " Learning your responsibilities in an emergency and the ships emergency sig...

10 - LCAs, water with complete solutions What does the life cycle assessment (LCA) of product do? - correct answer Assesses the environmental impact of a product during each stage of its production process What is the process of the production of a product? - correct answer 1. Getting raw materials 2. Manufacture and packaging 3. Using the product 4. Disposing the product What are the environmental impacts of getting raw materials? - correct answer 1. damage the local environment (mi...

The Application of the Precautionary Principle in Environmental Interaction: A Case Study from Personal Experience Introduction The precautionary principle is a foundational concept in environmental science and policy, advocating for proactive measures to prevent harm to human health and the environment in situations of uncertainty. This principle is elaborated upon in Kriebel et al.'s (2001) influential paper, "The Precautionary Principle in Environmental Science," which presents...

1 MISSOURI BOATING LICENSE EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED A+ Bow Correct Answer: Front of the vessel. Stern Correct Answer: Rear of the vessel. Starboard Correct Answer: Right side of the vessel. Port Correct Answer: Left side of the vessel. Hull Correct Answer: Body of the vessel. Gunwale Correct Answer: Upper edge of vessel's side. 2 Cleat Correct Answer: Metal fitting on which a rope can be fastened. Propeller Correct Answer: Rotates and...