The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Some of the most awe-inspiring things on our
planet can be found in the ocean: vast and
colorful coral reefs, erupting underwater
geysers, the elegant and breathtaking
100-foot-long blue whale, huge float
patches of plastic garbago...
That last example may be awe-inspiring only
because of its sheer size and its potential to
do damage to oceans, marine life, and
people on land. The Great Pacific Garbage
Patch and a smaller refuse patch in the
Atlantic Ocean are the regrettable
consequences of decades of human pollution
and our growing reliance on plastic, and
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What is the effect of the author's presentation of
ideas in the section "How Does It Affect Us?"
which begins on page 4?
The author provides evidence that more animals
are affected than humans.
The author proves that birds are in more danger
than fish.
The author implies that humans are unconcerned
about toxins.
The author establishes a connection between
marine life and humans.
