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Microplastic pollution

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The accumulation of tiny plastic particles in ecosystems, particularly in oceans, derived from synthetic fabrics and other sources.

AP course connection

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