What is a gyre?

Trash Vortex Chapter 1 Authors Purpose

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A gyre is a large system of rotating ocean currents, typically caused by the Earth’s wind patterns and the Coriolis effect.
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What did Charles Moore discover at the center of the North Pacific gyre?
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He discovered a huge amount of tiny plastic pieces floating.
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What is the main purpose of the chapter 'Trash Vortex'?
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To highlight the issue of plastic pollution in the ocean and its impact on marine life.
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How do gyres affect plastic in the ocean?
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Gyres swirl the plastic together into one spot and break it down.
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Why is plastic pollution a concern for marine life?
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Plastic can harm marine animals through ingestion, entanglement, and habitat destruction.
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What is the author's purpose in describing how gyres form?
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To give information about how a plastic gyre breaks up plastic.
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Why do sailors avoid the North Pacific Ocean?
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The wind is too calm to move sailboats.
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