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Effective Environmental Policy Answers

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Which statement best explains good aesthetics in a presentation?

A
The presentation includes a strong argument and an effective conclusion.
B
The presentation has a nice visual look that will appeal to the audience.
C
The presentation provides information from credible, unbiased sources.
D
The presentation follows the correct format for a policy proposal.
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The circle graph shows recycling for each kind of material in the United States in 2018.

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A
People recycle fewer natural materials than they do plastic items.
B
Recycling facilities handle plastic more than they do other materials.
C
Only biodegradable materials are recyclable in the United States.
D
Less plastic is recycled than some biodegradable materials.
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Why is plastic waste worse than waste from natural materials?

A
Plastic waste is not recyclable.
B
Plastic waste is not biodegradable.
C
Plastic waste cannot be discarded.
D
Plastic waste cannot be reused.
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How could a local government reduce pollution?

A
by passing a law banning the use of biodegradable materials
B
by increasing the size of the landfills used to collect waste
C
by charging a fee if people bring their own bags to stores
D
by setting up a recycling program to help reuse plastics
5

Which option is a primary source that could be used to prepare a presentation?

A
a government document about an environmental policy
B
an opinion article about the importance of the environment
C
a textbook about environmental science
D
a TV documentary about the environment
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How do biodegradable and nonbiodegradable materials differ?

A
Nature can change biodegradable materials into something useful.
B
People usually can only get one use out of biodegradable materials.
C
Biodegradable materials are not natural and must be manufactured.
D
Bacteria cannot break down biodegradable materials over time.
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The photograph shows part of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean.

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A
They will generate air pollution.
B
They will become biodegradable.
C
They will endanger the food chain.
D
They will benefit the environment.
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Samir learns about plastic waste in the oceans in school. He wants to do something about this issue. What is the first step for him to take?

A
request change from local stores
B
discard the plastic in his house
C
research plastic pollution
D
create a policy presentation
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How can graphs in a presentation help an audience understand information?

A
by identifying the location of places
B
by appealing to the audience’s emotions
C
by providing a list of the research sources
D
by showing trends that are related to a policy
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The circle graph details types of waste generated annually in the United States.

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A
Neither type of waste is from a natural source.
B
Both types of waste naturally break down over time.
C
Neither type of waste is commonly generated by people.
D
Both types of waste are mostly created from expensive products.

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