what+caused+the+garbage+patch

BK, HW, PD, MY Physics Mr. Robinson 10.4.30

 //**What caused the plastic vortex**//
 * within the maritime territories of the Pacific Ocean that spans from California to Hawaii.
 * there is a vortex below the calm surface of the ocean which is formed by the **“circulation of ocean currents”.**
 * With the movement of ocean currents, the waste left by human beings has been transformed into a giant "plastic vortex" in the Pacific Ocean.
 * The size of this "plastic vortex" is still expanding. In order to address this issue and protect the ocean environment, environmentalists and scientists are going to take a ship next month to visit and explore the specifics of this vortex.
 * The scientists estimate that the "plastic vortex" is more than 500 nautical miles (926 kilometers) off the west coast of the US, and is about the size of Texas.
 * It is estimated that 100 million tons of plastic products are produced annually around the world.
 * Most of our waste today is comprised of plastic.
 * Plastic, which is made from petroleum, is a material that the Earth cannot digest. Every bit of plastic that has ever been created still exists, except for a small amount that has been incinerated, releasing toxic chemicals.
 *  as it is caused by hot air from the equator cooling as it moves northwards. There are several such gyres around the world, and they are traditionally avoided by sailors and fishermen because they are devoid of wind and marine organisms.


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