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Question: 9 of 45

Studies suggest that more than 9 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced since 1950, more than four times the volume of Mt. Everest, and about 75% of it remains in landfills or has entered the environment as pollution. As a material, plastic has many advantages. However, it is difficult to recycle because popular single-use and convenience items, such as packaging and water bottles, are low in quality and value when recycled.

Part of the magic of plastic is that it seemingly lasts forever. But when it cannot be re-used efficiently, it leads to stark realities like an island of plastic, twice the size of Texas, floating in the Pacific Ocean. Plastic is consumed by fish and birds and is seeping into the air, water, and our food

Stimulus: 2 of 2

Which of the following pairs of examples from the passage best demonstrates why the use of plastic is a divisive topic?

1. Plastic is consumed by birds. 2. Plastic is entering our food.
2. Plastic is in landfills. 2. Plastic is in the ocean.
3. Plastic has advantages. 2. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently.
4. Plastic is popular. 2. Plastic is used for packaging

The pair of examples from the passage that best demonstrates why the use of plastic is a divisive topic is:

1. Plastic has advantages.
2. Plastic is difficult to recycle efficiently.