Question

which two details support the key idea that pollution is threatening marine life? marine debris source: the national oceanic and atmospheric association marine debris is a persistent pollution problem that reaches throughout the entire ocean and great lakes. our ocean and waterways are polluted with a wide variety of marine debris, ranging from tiny microplastics, smaller than 5 mm, to derelict fishing gear and abandoned vessels. worldwide, hundreds of marine species have been negatively impacted by marine debris, which can harm or kill an animal when it is ingested or they become entangled, and can threaten the habitats they depend on. marine debris can also interfere with navigation safety and potentially pose a threat to human health. all marine debris comes from people with a majority of it originating on land and entering the ocean and great lakes through littering, poor waste - management practices, storm water discharge, and extreme natural events such as tsunamis and hurricanes. some debris, such as derelict fishing gear, can also come from ocean - based sources. this lost or abandoned gear is a major problem because it can continue to capture and kill wildlife, damage sensitive habitats, and even compete with and damage active fishing gear.

Explanation:

The key idea is that pollution (marine debris) is threatening marine life. Sentences that show harm to marine life due to debris support this. First, "Worldwide, hundreds of marine species have been negatively impacted by marine debris, which can harm or kill an animal when it is ingested or they become entangled, and can threaten the habitats they depend on" clearly states the harm to species and habitats. Second, "This lost or abandoned gear is a major problem because it can continue to capture and kill wildlife, damage sensitive habitats" also shows how debris harms marine life.

Answer:

1. Worldwide, hundreds of marine species have been negatively impacted by marine debris, which can harm or kill an animal when it is ingested or they become entangled, and can threaten the habitats they depend on.
2. This lost or abandoned gear is a major problem because it can continue to capture and kill wildlife, damage sensitive habitats.