Watch a short video clip, entitled, “A Brief History of Plastic” Answer the following Questions in your ISN: 1. What are the plastic materials presented in the video? 2. How could these materials harm the environment?
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1. What are the plastic materials presented in the video? The video “A Brief History of Plastic” typically covers various plastic materials such as: Polyethylene: Used in bags and bottles. Polypropylene: Found in food containers and automotive parts. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Used in pipes and flooring. Polystyrene: Found in disposable cups and packaging.2. How could these materials harm the environment? Pollution: Plastics can take hundreds of years to decompose, leading to long-term pollution in landfills and oceans. Wildlife Harm: Animals may ingest plastic debris or become entangled, which can be fatal. Chemical Leaching: Plastics can release harmful chemicals into the soil and water, affecting ecosystems and potentially entering the food chain.CARRY ON LEARNING!
