Question

Which statement best identifies the central idea of the article “Canada Wants to Ban Single-Use Plastics”?(1 point)
Responses

A. Single-use plastics are convenient and inexpensive for consumers.
A. Single-use plastics are convenient and inexpensive for consumers.

B. Canada plans to ban single-use plastics to reduce environmental damage and pollution.
B. Canada plans to ban single-use plastics to reduce environmental damage and pollution.

C. Plastic manufacturers support the ban on single-use plastics.
C. Plastic manufacturers support the ban on single-use plastics.

D. Recycling programs alone can solve pollution problems.
D. Recycling programs alone can solve pollution problems.

Answer 1

B. Canada plans to ban single-use plastics to reduce environmental damage and pollution.

Reason: That statement summarizes the article’s main point about the government proposing a ban to address pollution and environmental harm.