Great Pacific Garbage Patch Flashcard

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch also known as?

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Pacific trash vortex

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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A collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean

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What is the primary material used in the construction of the Plastiki?

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Plastic bottles

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What is the main reason for the formation of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

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Accumulation of plastic debris carried by ocean currents

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What did the crew of the Plastiki successfully navigate from San Francisco, California, to Sydney, Australia?

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A catamaran made of plastic bottles

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What is marine debris?

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Human-created waste that has been deliberately or accidentally released into a water body.

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What are ocean currents?

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Large-scale movements of water within the oceans that can transport debris.

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Why is plastic a major concern in oceans?

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Plastic does not biodegrade and can persist in the environment for hundreds of years.

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What is the impact of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch on marine life?

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It can harm marine animals through ingestion of plastic and entanglement.

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What is the role of the Plastiki in raising awareness?

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It serves as a symbol of innovation and environmental consciousness regarding ocean pollution.