ReasoningEasy1 mark
12(iv)
Give a reason for the following statements:
There should be a ban on the use of polythene and plastic products.
Topic: Plastic waste
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Answer
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Polythene and plastics do not decompose; they poison soil and water, kill animals that swallow them and choke drains, causing urban floods.
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