Trash Vortex Chapter 1 Authors Purpose

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What is a gyre?

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A gyre is a large system of rotating ocean currents, typically caused by the Earth’s wind patterns and the Coriolis effect.

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What did Charles Moore discover at the center of the North Pacific gyre?

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He discovered a huge amount of tiny plastic pieces floating.

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What is the main purpose of the chapter 'Trash Vortex'?

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To highlight the issue of plastic pollution in the ocean and its impact on marine life.

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How do gyres affect plastic in the ocean?

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Gyres swirl the plastic together into one spot and break it down.

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Why is plastic pollution a concern for marine life?

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Plastic can harm marine animals through ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.

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What is the author's purpose in describing how gyres form?

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To give information about how a plastic gyre breaks up plastic.

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Why do sailors avoid the North Pacific Ocean?

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The wind is too calm to move sailboats.

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What is the impact of plastic on ocean ecosystems?

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Plastic pollution can disrupt food chains, harm wildlife, and degrade habitats.

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What are some sources of plastic pollution in the ocean?

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Sources include littering, improper waste disposal, and runoff from land.

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What is the significance of Charles Moore's voyage?

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It raised awareness about the extent of plastic pollution in the ocean.