great pacific garbage patch Flashcards
1
Q
how many other marine animals are killed yearly?
A
100,000
2
Q
where is the great pacific garbage patch located?
A
centeral north pacific ocean
3
Q
what are the ocean currents called?
A
gyres
4
Q
how many similar patches is there?
A
4 others
5
Q
Who was it discovered by?
A
Charles Moore, an oceanographer/boat captain
6
Q
how big is it?
A
1.6million km2
7
Q
Is it the largest patch of plastic in the world?
A
yes
8
Q
when was it descovered?
A
1997
9
Q
How was it created?
A
It was created by the circling ocean currents called gyres
10
Q
how many sea birds are killed yearly?
A
1 million
11
Q
what is the great Pacific garbage patch made of?
A
marine debris
12
Q
how many pieces of plastic does it have?
A
around 3.6 trillion pieces
