Question

"Biodegradable Plastic Bags, Not So Biodegradable"
by Vicky Stein

Why did the author include the “What the researchers did” section?

(1 point)
Responses

to show that biodegradable bags do not break down more easily than standard plastic bags
to show that biodegradable bags do not break down more easily than standard plastic bags

to show how researchers studied the decomposition of standard plastic bags compared to biodegradable ones
to show how researchers studied the decomposition of standard plastic bags compared to biodegradable ones

to show how new technology can help scientists develop new, improved biodegradable plastics
to show how new technology can help scientists develop new, improved biodegradable plastics

Biodegradable plastics are difficult to recycle and slow to biodegrade, which suggests that they may cause more problems than they solve.

Answer 1

The most appropriate response is:

**to show how researchers studied the decomposition of standard plastic bags compared to biodegradable ones.**

This option directly aligns with the purpose of the section as it explains the methodology used in the research, which is essential for understanding the results and conclusions drawn by the author.