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OpenStudy (anonymous):

a debris convergence zone, or “garbage patch,” that can form in the center of the Pacific Ocean. How is the formation of this patch related to ocean currents? Where else in the world’s oceans are garbage patches likely to form?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

(they are likely to form in the middle of gyres, which are circulating currents around ocean basins ) i think its this but i also don't think its right.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

they are likely to form in the middle of gyres, which are circulating currents around ocean basins

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so im right =)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ya

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank u too

OpenStudy (anonymous):

=)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A gyre is a large-scale circular feature made up of ocean currents that spiral around a central point, clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

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