Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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<MES: Oceans_Coasts
Causes and Consequences: Marine Pollution
reduction of fertilizer use in agriculture
piastic debris, discarded nets, and
other trash
Causes:
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oil spills from non-point and point
sources
tightening of safety regulations for oil
drilling and transport
prevention of dumping and littering;
pickup of trash from beaches.
Consequences:
animals become entangled and die
formation of dead zones
birds and fish become coated with oil
and die
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nutrient pollution from agricultural
runoff
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Transcribed Image Text:<MES: Oceans_Coasts Causes and Consequences: Marine Pollution reduction of fertilizer use in agriculture piastic debris, discarded nets, and other trash Causes: Submit Request Answer oil spills from non-point and point sources tightening of safety regulations for oil drilling and transport prevention of dumping and littering; pickup of trash from beaches. Consequences: animals become entangled and die formation of dead zones birds and fish become coated with oil and die Solutions: Activity Details. nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff < 2 of 14 > A
Causes and Consequences: Marine Pollution
Our oceans and coastlines suffer many forms of pollution from human activities on land and on the water. This marine pollution has impacts on human health, human economies, fish and
wildlife, natural systems, and ecosystem services. Fortunately, we have many solutions at hand to address the causes and mitigate the consequences of marine pollution.
Part A
Th following answers for the Causes and Consequences features are examples and are not intended to represent a comprehensive list. In addition, the sequence of items is not meant
to connote relative importance.
Sort the examples below into the appropriate bin.
reduction of fertilizer use in agriculture
plastic debris, discarded nets, and
other trash
oil spills from non-point and point
sources
tightening of safety regulations for oil
drilling and transport
prevention of dumping and littering.
pickup of trash from beaches
animals become entangled and die
formation of dead zones.
birds and fish become coated with oil
and die
Activity Details
2 of 14
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nutrient pollution from agricultural
runoff
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Transcribed Image Text:Causes and Consequences: Marine Pollution Our oceans and coastlines suffer many forms of pollution from human activities on land and on the water. This marine pollution has impacts on human health, human economies, fish and wildlife, natural systems, and ecosystem services. Fortunately, we have many solutions at hand to address the causes and mitigate the consequences of marine pollution. Part A Th following answers for the Causes and Consequences features are examples and are not intended to represent a comprehensive list. In addition, the sequence of items is not meant to connote relative importance. Sort the examples below into the appropriate bin. reduction of fertilizer use in agriculture plastic debris, discarded nets, and other trash oil spills from non-point and point sources tightening of safety regulations for oil drilling and transport prevention of dumping and littering. pickup of trash from beaches animals become entangled and die formation of dead zones. birds and fish become coated with oil and die Activity Details 2 of 14 Reset Help nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff 9:02 AM
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