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Consider the following

Consider the following:
I. Cigarette butts
II. Eyeglass lenses
III. Car tyres
How many of them contain plastic?

(a)

Only one

(b)

Only two

(c)

All the three

(d)

None

Answer:

(c)

Easy

Application Based

Non-traditional

Explanation

Let’s examine each item to determine whether it contains plastic: I. Cigarette butts Contain plastic The filter of most cigarette butts is made of cellulose acetate, a type of plastic. This plastic is not biodegradable and is a major environmental pollutant. II. Eyeglass lenses Contain plastic Modern eyeglass lenses are commonly made from polycarbonate or CR-39 plastic. Glass lenses are rare today due to weight and safety concerns. III. Car tyres Contain plastic (synthetic polymers) Tyres are made from a mix of natural rubber and synthetic rubber, the latter being a petroleum-based plastic polymer (like styrene-butadiene rubber). Tyres also contain other plastic-based additives and fibers. Final Assessment: All three items contain plastic. Final Answer: (c) All the three