Trash Vortex Chapters Pgs. 1-30

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What was the Cuyahoga River known for in the 20th century?

Back

It was so polluted that it caught fire.

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What does the quote by Susan Strasser in Chapter 2 of Trash Vortex imply about disposable items?

Back

It helps explain how new the concept of disposable items is.

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Who is Charles Moore?

Back

Captain of the ship Alguita.

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What percentage of trash entering the ocean is plastic?

Back

90%.

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What are gyres in the context of the ocean?

Back

Gyres are large systems of circulating ocean currents, often containing piles of trash.

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What is the significance of recycling in relation to waste management?

Back

Recycling helps reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and oceans.

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What is the impact of plastic pollution on marine life?

Back

Plastic pollution can harm marine life through ingestion and entanglement.

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What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

Back

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

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How does ocean current affect the distribution of trash in the ocean?

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Ocean currents can carry trash over long distances, leading to concentrated areas of debris.

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What role do humans play in ocean pollution?

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Humans contribute to ocean pollution through littering, improper waste disposal, and plastic use.