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 Pacific Ocean where a high concentration of plastic and other debris has accumulated.

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What are microplastics?

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Tiny pieces of plastic that are less than 5mm in size and do not break down or biodegrade.

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Why are microplastics dangerous to sea life?

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Sea life mistake microplastics for food, which can harm their health.

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How does plastic enter the ocean?

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Plastic enters the ocean through land runoff, littering, and improper waste disposal.

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What is biodegradation?

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The process by which organic substances are broken down by living organisms.

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True or False: Plastic biodegrades easily in the ocean.

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False, plastic does not biodegrade easily and can last for hundreds of years.

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What can we do to reduce ocean plastic pollution?

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We can reduce waste, recycle plastics, and properly dispose of trash.

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What is ocean dumping?

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The act of disposing waste materials directly into the ocean.

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What is the impact of plastic on marine ecosystems?

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Plastic pollution can harm marine life, disrupt food chains, and damage habitats.

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What is the connection between land and sea regarding plastic waste?

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Trash on land can wash into the ocean through rivers and storms.