AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The presence of wastes, such as plastic bags and motor oil, in lakes and streams miles away from developed areas suggests that:
A
ecosystems are interconnected and human action can alter ecosystem equilibrium.
B
recycling programs have failed to conserve biotic resources.
C
natural processes can alter ecosystem stability.
D
direct harvesting practices have led to irreversible destruction of ecosystems.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plastic bags are difficult and costly to recycle and most end up on landfill sites where they take around 300 years to photodegrade. They break down into tiny toxic particles that contaminate the soil and waterways and enter the food chain when animals accidentally ingest them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reduce the number of bags you use and reuse plastic bags Reduce your use of disposable shopping bags by using a reusable bag or container when shopping. Reuse old plastic bags for multiple shopping trips. Re-purpose plastic bags as trash liners or pet waste bags. Refuse a bag for easy-to-carry purchases.

Detailed explanation-3: -plastic bags is a big problem for the environment as it can chokes drains, blocks the porosity of the soil and causes problems for groundwater recharge. Plastic disturbs the soil microbe activity, and once ingested, can kill animals.

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