The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Vocabulary Choice

Front

What is a synonym for 'debris'?

Back

waste

Front

What part of speech is the word 'contaminate'?

Back

verb

Front

Fill in the blank: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch site was found to be _________________ with over 1.8 trillion tons of waste.

Back

contaminated

Front

What part of speech is the word 'consume'?

Back

verb

Front

What is a synonym for 'contaminate'?

Back

befoul

Front

Define 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch'.

Back

A large area in the Pacific Ocean where debris, primarily plastic, accumulates due to ocean currents.

Front

What are the environmental impacts of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

Back

It harms marine life, disrupts ecosystems, and poses risks to human health.

Front

What is the primary material found in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

Back

Plastic.

Front

Explain the term 'marine debris'.

Back

Any man-made object discarded, disposed of, or abandoned that enters the marine environment.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'biodegradable' in relation to waste?

Back

Materials that can be broken down by natural processes into non-toxic substances.