Read the following passage and answer the question below. Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible and pervasive environmental problems of the modern era, with millions of tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans every year. Unlike organic materials, plastic does not fully biodegrade; instead, it breaks down into smaller fragments called microplastics, which can persist in the environment for hundreds of years. These microplastics have been found in even the most remote parts of the ocean, as well as in the tissues of marine animals that mistake plastic fragments for food. Ingested plastic can cause injury, starvation, or death in marine species, and there is growing concern about the potential effects of microplastics entering the human food chain through seafood consumption. In response, many countries have introduced bans on single-use plastic items such as bags and straws, while researchers continue developing biodegradable alternatives. Public awareness campaigns have also encouraged individuals to reduce plastic consumption and improve recycling habits. Question: What can be inferred from the passage about the risk microplastics pose to humans?
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Reading Comprehension MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Read the following passage and answer the question below. Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible and pervasive environmental problems of the modern era, with millions of tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans every year. Unlike organic materials, plastic does not fully biodegrade; instead, it breaks down into smaller fragments called microplastics, which can persist in the environment for hundreds of years. These microplastics have been found in even the most remote parts of the ocean, as well as in the tissues of marine animals that mistake plastic fragments for food. Ingested plastic can cause injury, starvation, or death in marine species, and there is growing concern about the potential effects of microplastics entering the human food chain through seafood consumption. In response, many countries have introduced bans on single-use plastic items such as bags and straws, while researchers continue developing biodegradable alternatives. Public awareness campaigns have also encouraged individuals to reduce plastic consumption and improve recycling habits. Question: What can be inferred from the passage about the risk microplastics pose to humans?”
The accepted answer is A. They may enter the human food chain through seafood consumption. Read the following passage and answer the question below Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible and pervasive environmental problems of the modern era with millions of tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans every year Unlike organic materials plastic does not fully biodegrade instead it breaks down into smaller fragments called microplastics which can persist in the environment for hundreds of years These microplastics have been found in even the most remote parts of the ocean as well as in the tissues of marine animals that mistake plastic fragments for food Ingested plastic can cause injury starvation or death in marine species and there is growing concern about the potential effects of microplastics entering the human.
- A. They may enter the human food chain through seafood consumption ✓
- B. They pose no risk to human health
Why not B: “They pose no risk to human health” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. They may enter the human food chain through seafood consumption. Read the following passage and answer the question below Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible and pervasive environmental problems of the modern era with millions o
- C. They have already been completely eliminated from the ocean
Why not C: “They have already been completely eliminated from the ocean” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. They may enter the human food chain through seafood consumption. Read the following passage and answer the question below Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible and pervasive environmental problems of the modern era with millions o
- D. They only affect people who live near oceans
Why not D: “They only affect people who live near oceans” is not correct. The accepted answer is A. They may enter the human food chain through seafood consumption. Read the following passage and answer the question below Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible and pervasive environmental problems of the modern era with millions o
Correct answer
A. They may enter the human food chain through seafood consumption
Explanation
Read the following passage and answer the question below Plastic pollution has become one of the most visible and pervasive environmental problems of the modern era with millions of tons of plastic waste entering the world's oceans every year Unlike organic materials plastic does not fully biodegrade instead it breaks down into smaller fragments called microplastics which can persist in the environment for hundreds of years These microplastics have been found in even the most remote parts of the ocean as well as in the tissues of marine animals that mistake plastic fragments for food Ingested plastic can cause injury starvation or death in marine species and there is growing concern about the potential effects of microplastics entering the human.
Source: Reading Comprehension Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, reading comprehension, verbal ability, NTS
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