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It is located in an area call the North Pacific Gyre, which is a patch of the North Pacific Ocean that covers thousands of square miles roughly between the United States and Japan and reaching toward Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. It's called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch because the prevailing ocean currents tend to swirl around this patch of ocean, causing all manner of floating debris to be concentrated in the gyre.
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How long is the great pacific garbage patch?
1,000 years
Glue patches before sewing?
Depends on the individual, and the patch. The glue is usually used to merely hold the patch in place until it can be sewn. It will not generally make the patch last longer, or stay sewed longer, but it does make the material and the patch easier to work with.
Where do you put the patch for Kung Fu?
Patch placement varies from school to school. You'll have to talk with a senior student or your Sifu to get the proper placement.
What is a patch game download?
A patch game download is generaly a patched version of the game. Which means that there are less bugs or there is something new added to the game.
What is needed before painting a dry dump patch indoors on wallpaper?
If you mean damp patch, use a stain block these come in spray can form for small area's.
Can a car be driven on the Great Garbage Patch?
No. The items in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch are not bonded together.
How long is the great pacific garbage patch?
1,000 years
What information can you provide about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch map?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a large area in the Pacific Ocean where marine debris accumulates due to ocean currents. A map of the patch shows the extent of this pollution, helping researchers and policymakers understand the problem and work towards solutions.
How much does pollution raise sea levels through displacement See the 87000 tons in the Pacific garbage patch for example www.nytimes.com20180322climategreat-pacific-garbage-patch.HTML?
87,000 tons, according to the NY Times: See article: "The 'Great Pacific Garbage Patch' Is Ballooning, 87,000 Tons of Plastic and Counting"
When did the great pacific garbage patch start?
1997 the effect of water pollution on ecosystem
How did the pacific garbage patch start?
Indiscriminate dumping.
Did the tsunami begin the pacific garbage patch?
No. There has been a field of garbage floating in the Pacific for years as the result of accumulated litter.
How big is the pacific garbage patch?
Twice the size of Texas.
What is the biggest object on earth?
As far as I can find it is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, although I am also in search of a more satisfying answer for this, if i find one, I'll repost an answer
What causes the garbage patch?
Garbage patches, like the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, are primarily caused by currents in the ocean concentrating marine debris in one area. Plastic waste, such as bottles and fishing gear, make up a large portion of the garbage patch. Irresponsible disposal of plastic items, along with inadequate waste management systems, contribute to the growth of these patches.
Where maximum pollution can be seen and felt?
Great pacific garbage patch.... It's where thousands of tons worth of waste has gathered in a big floating mess
How long is the great garbage patch?
1,000 years
