Chapter 4 Trash Vortex Flashcard

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What does the word 'finite' mean?

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Limited

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What is the author's point of view on plastic pollution?

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Plastic pollution is a significant problem that requires attention and action.

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Summarize Chapter 4 of Trash Vortex.

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Chapter 4 describes different efforts people are making to reduce plastic waste and find new ways to reuse or recycle it.

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What is the author's purpose in discussing 'the war on plastic pollution'?

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To explain how people can reduce plastic waste.

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What is the central idea of Chapter 4 in Trash Vortex?

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New solutions and recycling efforts are being developed to reduce plastic pollution and change how we think about waste.

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Define 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 are some effects of plastic pollution on marine life?

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Ingestion of plastic can harm marine animals, leading to injury or death, and can disrupt the food chain.

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What is recycling?

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The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.

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What are some methods to reduce plastic waste?

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Using reusable bags, bottles, and containers; recycling; and reducing single-use plastics.

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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 debris has accumulated.