Great Pacific Garbage Patch

How did the garbage get there?

• Alaskan researchers found it there.

• It flowed there from the Pacific Rim.

• No one knows where it came from.

• Fishermen dumped it there.

What contaminates the waters?

• baby sea turtles

• small sea creatures

• recycled water bottles

• microplastics

Why are microplastics so dangerous?

• The microplastics carry a toxic chemical.

• The microplastics are sharp and hurt sea life.

• The sea life mistake the small objects for food.

• The microplastics are hot like pepper.

What is one factor that makes it hard to clean up?

• There is nowhere to put the garbage once collected.

• Scientists are using it for research.

• Too many nations are fighting to pay for it.

• The clean up nets could also catch small sea life.

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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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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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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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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