Question
10. How do the following details support the point of the article, "Biodegradable Plastic Bags, Not So Biodegradable"?
What the researchers did
The researchers collected samples of five types of plastic bags.
The first type was made of high-density polyethylene — the standard plastic found in grocery store bags. It was used as a comparison for four other bags labeled eco-friendly:
A biodegradable plastic bag made in part from oyster shells
Two kinds of bags made from oxo-biodegradable plastic, which contain additives that companies say helps plastic break down faster
A compostable bag made from plant products
Each bag type was placed in four environments. Whole bags and bags cut into strips were buried in garden soil outdoors, submerged in salt water in a marina, left
exposed to daylight and open air, or sealed in a dark container in a temperature-controlled lab.
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1 point
It makes a claim about which bag is best.
It provides background info on litter.
It lets the reader know the outcome of the study.
It shows the details of the study and adds credibility.
What the researchers did
The researchers collected samples of five types of plastic bags.
The first type was made of high-density polyethylene — the standard plastic found in grocery store bags. It was used as a comparison for four other bags labeled eco-friendly:
A biodegradable plastic bag made in part from oyster shells
Two kinds of bags made from oxo-biodegradable plastic, which contain additives that companies say helps plastic break down faster
A compostable bag made from plant products
Each bag type was placed in four environments. Whole bags and bags cut into strips were buried in garden soil outdoors, submerged in salt water in a marina, left
exposed to daylight and open air, or sealed in a dark container in a temperature-controlled lab.
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1 point
It makes a claim about which bag is best.
It provides background info on litter.
It lets the reader know the outcome of the study.
It shows the details of the study and adds credibility.
Answers
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It shows the details of the study and adds credibility. The description of bag types and test environments explains how the researchers conducted the experiment, supporting the article’s claims.