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What is the name of the largest garbage patch in the world?
Great Pacific Garbage Patch !
What is an animal that is negatively effected by trash gyres?
turtles, birds, or fish
What is the name of the Organization that is helping clean the GPGP that was mentioned in our presentation? (Great Pacific Garbage Patch)
The Ocean Cleanup !
What is one of the other names for trash gyres?
Garbage patches !
The largest trash gyre is THREE times the size of what COUNTRY?
France !
Why is it important not to litter near rivers or beaches?
The trash can get in the water, which is how Trash Gyres form !
What happens to plastic over time that makes it harder to clean up?
It breaks down into tiny microplastics !
Are trash gyres formed by swirling ocean currents or water temperature?
Swirling Ocean Currents !
The largest garbage patch is TWICE the size of what STATE?
Texas !
What natural force contributes to the formation of trash gyres in the ocean?
The Coriolis Effect !
How can global laws help reduce garbage pollution?
Global laws can help reduce ocean dumping and promote useful plastic use!
How does floating trash damage ecosystems?
It can block out sunlight!