What Is the Great Atlantic Garbage Patch

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the Great Atlantic Garbage Patch?

• A)an area where garbage gets dumped into the Atlantic Ocean
• B)an area with high densities of plastic in the Atlantic Ocean
• C)a giant plastic island in the Atlantic Ocean
• D)an island of waste that will be taken to the Atlantic Ocean
• E)an area where waste can be biodegraded by the Atlantic Ocean

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Definitions:

Social Forces

Complex societal factors that influence individuals' behaviors, decisions, and attitudes, shaping the direction of societal change and cohesion.

Personal Social Identity

An individual's sense of who they are, based on their group memberships, such as national, cultural, religious, or social affiliations.

Sociological Imagination

The capacity to see the personal and historical forces that shape our lives, understanding the link between personal experiences and the wider society.

Quality of Mind

The ability to observe societal patterns and understand personal experiences in the light of broader social processes.