The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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A large area in the North Pacific Ocean where a high concentration of plastic and other debris has accumulated.

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Where is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch located?

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The North Pacific Gyre.

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How many pieces of garbage are estimated to be in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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1.8 trillion pieces.

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What are microplastics?

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Tiny plastic particles that are less than 5mm in size, often resulting from the breakdown of larger plastic items.

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Why are microplastics dangerous to marine life?

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Sea life mistake the small objects for food.

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What is one way we can help reduce plastic pollution?

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Recycle plastics.

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What is NOT a way to help reduce plastic pollution?

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Use only plastic straws.

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What is the main reason it is difficult to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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The cost to clean up the Garbage Patch is too much for one nation to handle.

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What is plastic pollution?

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The accumulation of plastic products in the environment that adversely affects wildlife, wildlife habitat, and humans.

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What is the North Pacific Gyre?

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A system of rotating ocean currents in the North Pacific Ocean where the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is located.