Plastic debris 09/18

By Mariana Garcia-Serrato
Last updated almost 5 years ago
5 Questions
Below, you see a graph. In case you need to open it to better view it, here is the link. https://infographic.statista.com/normal/chartoftheday_8616_the_world_s_oceans_are_infested_with_plastic_n.jpg


1.

What ideas or pieces of information does the author present? List as many as you can.

2.

Pick one point on the image that represents a number. What is that number and what are the units? If known, what is the source of the data.

3.

Describe how the author represents data in the graphic (ex. using color /size to differentiate things, etc.)

4.

What's going on in this image? (i.e. what would be an accurate conclusion that can be supported by this image)
To answer this question use the CER framework

5.

Write a >140 character "old school" Tweet that could accompany the sharing of the of the map/image.