The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• A floating island made entirely of garbage

• A large area in the Pacific Ocean with high concentrations of plastic debris

• A research station studying marine life in the Pacific Ocean

• A popular tourist destination for scuba diving

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How does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch form?

• It is created by underwater volcanic activity

• It is a result of illegal dumping by ships

• It is formed by ocean currents collecting and concentrating plastic debris

• It is caused by excessive fishing in the Pacific Ocean

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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Marine animals ingesting plastic debris

• Destruction of coral reefs

• Disruption of the food chain

• Increased tourism in the Pacific Ocean

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What is the primary source of plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Plastic bottles and containers

• Fishing nets and gear

• Microplastics from personal care products

• Plastic bags and packaging

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How does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch impact marine life?

• It provides a habitat for marine animals to thrive

• It increases biodiversity in the Pacific Ocean

• It causes entanglement and ingestion of plastic by marine animals

• It promotes the growth of coral reefs

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What are some possible solutions to reduce the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Banning all plastic products worldwide

• Implementing stricter regulations on waste disposal

• Developing biodegradable plastics

• All of the above

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How does the Great Pacific Garbage Patch affect humans?

• It has no direct impact on human health

• It contaminates seafood, potentially harming human health

• It provides a source of income for local communities

• It increases tourism revenue in the Pacific Ocean

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Which organization is actively working to clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Greenpeace

• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

• National Geographic Society

• The Ocean Cleanup

What can individuals do to help reduce the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• Reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic products

• Participate in beach clean-up events

• Support organizations working towards ocean conservation

• All of the above

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Why is it important to address the issue of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?

• It threatens the survival of marine ecosystems

• It negatively impacts the global economy

• It contributes to climate change

• All of the above

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