Question

a group has been assigned a formal discussion to answer the question \how does pollution affect the oceans?\ which text would be most helpful for finding facts on the topic? a personal journal of a captain of an ocean liner a poem about living life near the ocean an informational article about plastics in the ocean an encyclopedia entry about wildlife in the ocean

Explanation:

An informational article about plastics in the ocean would provide factual data on pollution (specifically plastic pollution) and its effects on the oceans. A personal journal may have subjective experiences, a poem is more about artistic expression rather than facts, and an encyclopedia entry about wildlife in the ocean might not focus on pollution.

Answer:

an informational article about plastics in the ocean