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Which of the following processes is specifically responsible for the formation of secondary microplastics in marine environments?
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- 1The natural weathering of rocks and organic decay occurring over centuries
- 2The degradation of larger macroplastics under environmental forces like photodegradation and hydrolysis✓
- 3The direct extraction of minerals from the ocean floor releasing massive sediment plumes
- 4The intentional manufacturing of microscopic plastics for use in cosmetic products
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The degradation of larger macroplastics under environmental forces like photodegradation and hydrolysis
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