What are three disadvantages of making and using plastic?

A) It pollutes the land and water.

B) It requires cutting down trees for raw materials.

C) It takes an incredibly long time to break down.

D) It freely conducts heat and electricity.

E) It isn't easy to recycle.

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Nathanial Acosta

25 December, 02:17

What are three disadvantages of making and using plastic?

A) It pollutes the land and water.

B) It requires cutting down trees for raw materials.

C) It takes an incredibly long time to break down.

D) It freely conducts heat and electricity.

E) It isn't easy to recycle.

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Kelsey Harrison · Answer 1

If you can select 3 of the above, it'd be A, C, and one other. Now, we know plastic isn't made of wood, so B is safely tossed aside. Plastic is also easily recyclable and recycled very frequently, so it is A, C, and D.

Isabel Brennan · Answer 2

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What are three disadvantages of making and using plastic?A) It pollutes the land and water.B) It requires cutting down trees for raw materials.C) It takes an incredibly long time to break down.D) It freely conducts heat and electricity.E) It isn't easy to recycle.

What are three disadvantages of making and using plastic?

A) It pollutes the land and water.

B) It requires cutting down trees for raw materials.

C) It takes an incredibly long time to break down.

D) It freely conducts heat and electricity.

E) It isn't easy to recycle.