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CD0277. Marine environmental awareness, Environmental challenges

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“Seagull CBT — CD0277. Marine environmental awareness, Environmental challenges” contains 84 questions across 1 collection.

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Select the ONE option that describes what special areas with stricter regulations under MARPOL annex VI are called:

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  • Emission Control Areas✓ Correct answer
  • Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas
  • Emission Restriction Areas
  • Marine Protected Areas
Which ONE oil weathering process is best described by the following statement: ‘The oil slick on the water surface takes up sea water’.

One correct answer

  • Emulsification✓ Correct answer
  • Spreading
  • Dissolution
  • Dispersion
Which group of chemicals causes most concern for vessel crew health?

One correct answer

  • Evaporators✓ Correct answer
  • Sinkers
  • Floaters
  • Dissolvers
The abbreviation HNS stands for:

One correct answer

  • Hazardous and Noxious Substances✓ Correct answer
  • Hydrocarbons and Noxious Substances
  • Huge Numbers of Ships
  • Health, NOx and SOx
What is the ONE most relevant difference between the open seas and coastal seas with respect to sewage regulations?

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  • Open oceans are nutrient-poor, while coastal seas contain many nutrients✓ Correct answer
  • Open oceans are deeper than coastal seas
  • More whales live in the open oceans
  • The coastal seas are more turbulent than open oceans

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