New words to watch out for:

microplastic: a very small fragment or piece of plastic, specifically : a piece of plastic that is five millimeters or smaller in size

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debris: the remains of something broken down or destroyed; something discarded like rubbish

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pollution: the action of polluting especially by environmental contamination with man-made waste

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marine: of or relating to the sea

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ecology: the relationship between organisms and their environment

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microbead: a tiny sphere of plastic (such as polyethylene or polypropylene)

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nonbiodegradable: not capable of being broken down by the action of living organisms

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If you find words that are new or unfamiliar to you - please make sure you understand the meaning! Check online or with your teacher or librarian.