Question

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



Question
Use the article to answer the question.

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

(1 point)
Responses

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 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 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

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

This section explains the methods used to compare breakdown under different conditions, so readers understand how the conclusion was reached.