Question

select all the correct answers.
what are three disadvantages of making and using plastic?

• it pollutes the land and water.
• it requires cutting down trees for raw materials.
• it takes an incredibly long time to break down.
• it freely conducts heat and electricity.
• it isn’t easy to recycle.

Explanation:

• "It pollutes the land and water": Plastic waste often ends up in landfills, oceans, etc., causing pollution.
• "It takes an incredibly long time to break down": Plastics are non - biodegradable or very slow to biodegrade, with some taking hundreds of years.
• "It isn't easy to recycle": Many plastics are difficult to recycle due to different types, contamination, and lack of proper recycling infrastructure.
• "It requires cutting down trees for raw materials" is incorrect as plastic is mainly made from petroleum - based products, not wood.
• "It freely conducts heat and electricity" is incorrect as plastic is an insulator, not a conductor.

Answer:

A. It pollutes the land and water, C. It takes an incredibly long time to break down, E. It isn’t easy to recycle