Question
“Bio degradable Plastic Bags, Not So Biodegradable”
By Vicky Stein
Why did the author include the “What the researchers did section?”
To show how new technology can help scientists develop new, improved biodegradable plastic.
To show how researchers studied the decomposition of standard plastic bags compared to biodegradable ones
To show the biodegradable bags do not break down more easily than standard plastic bags.
Biodegradable plastic are difficult to recycle and slow the biodegrade, which suggests that they may cause more problems than they solve.
By Vicky Stein
Why did the author include the “What the researchers did section?”
To show how new technology can help scientists develop new, improved biodegradable plastic.
To show how researchers studied the decomposition of standard plastic bags compared to biodegradable ones
To show the biodegradable bags do not break down more easily than standard plastic bags.
Biodegradable plastic are difficult to recycle and slow the biodegrade, which suggests that they may cause more problems than they solve.
Answers
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The author included the “What the researchers did” section primarily **to show how researchers studied the decomposition of standard plastic bags compared to biodegradable ones.** This section is intended to provide evidence and context for the arguments made in the article about the effectiveness and environmental impact of biodegradable plastic bags. By detailing the research methods, the author can better support the claims regarding the performance and challenges associated with biodegradable plastics.