Question

Why is Maya's plastic use related to her carbon footprint? (All of these statements are true. Pick the one that best and most directly explains how plastic use is related to increased carbon footprints.)

(1 point)
Responses

Plastic is useful and readily available.
Plastic is useful and readily available.

Plastic is often created from molecules taken from natural gas and petroleum
Plastic is often created from molecules taken from natural gas and petroleum

Plastic is an inexpensive way to transport goods.
Plastic is an inexpensive way to transport goods.

Plastic can sometimes be recycled.

Answer 1

so what’s the answer

Answer 2

Plastic is often created from molecules taken from natural gas and petroleum - This statement directly explains how Maya's plastic use is related to her carbon footprint, as the production of plastic from fossil fuels results in the release of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Answer 3

Plastic is often created from molecules taken from natural gas and petroleum