Consider the following: I. Cigarette butts II. Eyeglass lenses III. Car tyres How many of them contain plastic?
- AOnly one
- BOnly two
- CAll the threeCorrect
- DNone
Explanation
All three items contain plastic materials:
I. Cigarette butts: Yes, cigarette filters are made primarily of cellulose acetate, which is a form of plastic. These filters are one of the most common forms of plastic pollution worldwide.
II. Eyeglass lenses: Yes, modern eyeglass lenses are predominantly made from various types of plastic polymers such as polycarbonate, CR-39 (allyl diglycol carbonate), or high-index plastics, rather than traditional glass.
III. Car tyres: Yes, car tyres contain synthetic rubber which is essentially plastic polymer, along with natural rubber, steel belts, and various chemical additives. The synthetic rubber component makes up a significant portion of modern tyre composition.
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