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Characteristics of Plastics

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Plastics give out harmful chemicals when burnt.

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The correct option is A
True

Burning plastic is not an eco-friendly waste disposal method. All kinds of plastics give out harmful gases when heated or burnt. These gases cause many health problems, including cancer.

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