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.

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Celia Bird

25 August, 00:42

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.

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Saul Mcmahon · Answer 1

The correct answers would be option A, C and E.

Explanation:

A material made up of synthetic or semi synthetic compounds is called Plastic. This material is malleable and can be molded into solid form. There are many disadvantages of using the plastics. Three of the main disadvantages are:

- Plastic pollutes the land and water. Because it does not decay.

- Plastic takes an incredibly long time to break down.

- Plastic is not easy to recycle.

Above mentioned problems make the use of plastic so undesirable.

Jason · Answer 2

Answer:A C E