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Which choice is stated in the research essay as a reason that plastic bags are a problem on beaches?
Plastic bags kill the marine creatures that eat them. -apex
What can you do to prevent turtles eating plastic bags?
Turtles mistaken plastic bags for jellyfish so they eat them for food but the plastic bag gets stuck in their throat so that the can't eat any more, therefor they die from lack of food.
Are plastic bags toxic?
Well, if you eat it, your doctor won't be very happy, and neither will you.
Are maggots carnivores?
A maggot is an insect.
How many plastic bags are put into landfills?
It's virtually impossible to determine the percentage of bags that end up in the ocean. Though, 47% of debris blown away from landfills is plastic. A recent study found that for every pound of zooplankton in the Pacific Ocean, there are 46 pounds of plastic waste. Think of the probability that fish eat plastic instead of plankton. Then we eat the fish. see related link for more information.
How do paper bags decompose?
Does paper and plastic bags decompose at the same rate i think by insects that are in the grond. They eat through it but when it is like other dead insects in the ground they eat through it like humans eat through food. But i know it takes longer than a day for paper bags to be decompose and it takes 500 years for plastic bags to be decompose.
If a snail was left in a closed space with plastic bags would it eat the plastic?
yes
Which choice is stated in the research essay as a reason that plastic bags are a problem on beaches?
Plastic bags kill the marine creatures that eat them. -apex
What can you do to prevent turtles eating plastic bags?
Turtles mistaken plastic bags for jellyfish so they eat them for food but the plastic bag gets stuck in their throat so that the can't eat any more, therefor they die from lack of food.
Will maggots eat calluses?
no maggots will only eat dead tissue.
Can maggots eat through wood?
No, maggots eat necrotic (dead) tissue. They will not eat live tissue. They are still used to clean dead skin from festering wounds to fight of infection. (Not in the U.S)
How long does it take for the stomach acid to eat through plastic?
No. Stomach acid is mostly H Cl (hydrogen chloride). Many plastic bags are made of polyethylene which is not attacked quickly by HCl.
Are plastic bags toxic?
Well, if you eat it, your doctor won't be very happy, and neither will you.
What is the problem with using plastic shopping bags?
Since plastic bags are not biodegradable, they slowly deteriorate into small toxic bits, contaminating water and soil. Plastic is made from chemicals that produce pollution as the plastic is manufactured. Using fewer plastic bags causes less pollution to enter the air humans and animals breathe. At times, plastic bags make their way to the ocean and marine animals eat them, thinking they are food. Some marine animals may even become entangled in the plastic bags .
What are facts about paper bags?
Paper bags are enviromental friendly. They do not pollute the ground or the air of water. But plastic bags if buried can pollute the soil and ground water. Animals are also affected by plastic bags. If they eat it they die due to suffocation. There are no problems about paper bags. Even if anyone eats it., there is no harm in that.
What is the Hazardous effect of plastic on animals?
Plastic pollution can harm animals in various ways, such as ingestion leading to blockages or internal injury, entanglement causing physical harm and drowning, and release of toxic chemicals when plastic breaks down, affecting their health and reproduction. This pollution disrupts ecosystems and food chains, impacting the survival of many species.
How do plastic bags pose a threat to the environment?
animals may attempt to eat them and choke, etc.
