Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Discuss the adverse effects of plastic pollution on the environment. [2 Mark]

Answer 1

<!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The adverse effects of plastic pollution on the environment are as follows:
a) The burning of plastics releases toxic gases into the atmosphere which cause air pollution. [0.5 Mark]
b) Accumulation of plastic in the water causes water pollution which leads to the death of aquatic animals. [0.5 Mark]
c) Accumulation of plastic in the soil results in soil pollution. [0.5 Mark]
d) The plastic becomes embedded in the animals' stomachs, blocking the passage of food which leads to death by starvation or infection. [0.5 Mark]