Question

Passage
Plastic waste is a growing environmental concern. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in the world’s oceans, harming marine life and polluting ecosystems. Animals such as sea turtles and seabirds often mistake plastic bags and bottle caps for food, which can lead to injury or death. In response, several countries have introduced laws banning single-use plastics. These changes aim to reduce pollution by targeting its root cause.
Question
How does the structure of this passage support the author’s purpose?(1 point)
Responses

It uses chronological order to show how plastic was invented and spread globally.
It uses chronological order to show how plastic was invented and spread globally.

It uses cause-and-effect to show how plastic pollution harms wildlife and what actions are being taken in response.
It uses cause-and-effect to show how plastic pollution harms wildlife and what actions are being taken in response.

It uses a compare-and-contrast structure to evaluate the benefits and risks of plastic use.
It uses a compare-and-contrast structure to evaluate the benefits and risks of plastic use.

It uses a problem-solution structure to explain different recycling technologies.
It uses a problem-solution structure to explain different recycling technologies.

Answer 1

It uses cause-and-effect to show how plastic pollution harms wildlife and what actions are being taken in response.

Explanation: The passage presents the harmful effects of plastic waste (cause) and then describes laws banning single-use plastics as a response (effect), linking problem and consequences/actions.