Selection Quick Checks (English)



1.	What often marks the spot where albatross chicks die?
	A.	a pile of colorful plastic particles
	B.	poison residues
	C.	fishing nets
	D.	human footprints

2.	According to the writer, what causes the most harm to ocean life?
	A.	air pollution
	B.	weather catastrophies
	C.	fishing
	D.	oil spills

3.	Where does most ocean pollution come from?
	A.	fish farming
	B.	land
	C.	acid rain
	D.	fishing boats

4.	What major problems arise from raising fish species foreign to the local habitat?
	A.	Native fish populations can be reduced and infected with disease.
	B.	The local water is polluted.
	C.	Prices for local fish become less stable.
	D.	Habitats are destroyed and jobs are lost.

5.	According to the writer, what is wrong with the U.N. marine-pollution treaty?
	A.	It is not an effective method to save marine life.
	B.	Most fishers ignore the treaty.
	C.	Very few countries agree with the treaty.
	D.	Policing the treaty at sea is impractical.

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