Many people use plastic every day. Plastic bags, like most other plastics, are made from fossil fuels like petroleum and natural gas. Fossil fuels formed millions of years ago, when ancient plants and animals decomposed deep under Earth's surface.

Question

plastic bags
In order to make plastic bags, petroleum must be extracted from under Earth's surface. Petroleum and natural gas have a mixture of carbon-based molecules. These molecules are isolated using high heat. Then, specific molecules can be used to make plastics.
Which natural resources are used to make plastic bags? Select all that apply.
A. petroleum
B. natural gas
C. water
D. wood

Answer 1

The natural resources used to make plastic bags are:

A. petroleum
B. natural gas

Water and wood are not used in the production of plastic bags.