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Read the following sentences from the text.

"The first step to developing a solution to this large problem was research. Slat needed to understand the plastic problem.... Through this research, they determined there were over 80,000 tons of plastic there as of 2020. During this research phase, Slat also realized that the plastic in these areas continues to accumulate. Over the years, these plastics break down into smaller and smaller pieces, eventually becoming microplastics. Microplastics are pieces of plastic that are about the size of a sesame seed or smaller, and they are even more difficult to remove from the ocean.... After carrying out this research, Slat created a list of concerns regarding plastic removal."

What conclusion can you draw about the role of research to Ocean Cleanup's goal?
A Research helps Ocean Cleanup learn more about microplastics and how they get into drinking water.

B Slat's team does not need to do any research because Slat figures out all of the solutions to cleaning the plastic on his own.

C Slat's team only had the time and money to do research for one system so they had to get it right the first time.

D Research is important to Ocean Cleanup because it helps them better understand the different parts of the problem they need to solve

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D Research is important to Ocean Cleanup because it helps them better understand the different parts of the problem they need to solve.