What is the author’s purpose in discussing Plastiki on page 44?

• to entertain the reader with jokes made about Plastiki

• to hook the reader about an interesting story about Plastiki, which was built from 12,500 used water bottles

• to inform the reader of the similarities and differences between Plastiki and Charles Moore’s boat

• to persuade the reader to build their own version of Plastiki

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According to the section "life cycle of a water bottle", why are the new "biodegradable water bottles" not a perfect solution to the plastic pollution problem?

• Too many people do not trust that they will be sturdy, so they continue to buy the old plastic.

• Because these new plastics must be exposed to sunlight to decompose, they will still last a long time if they are on the ocean floor or buried in a landfill

• These bottles contain other harmful chemicals that are poisoning animals, such as the mealworms who eat the,.

• Because these new bottles can only last for a few months, they are too expensive for companies to manufacture.

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What can be inferred about the author's point of view in the section below?

" About 80 percent of the ocean's trash come from land. How can it be prevented from slipping downstream? Scientists turn to nature for ideas. They marvel at nature's efficient system of handling waste. A dead whale or giant redwood tree does not lie on the seafloor or forest floor for centuries. An army of microscopic organisms turns waste into energy in a form of recycling that means the food chain never ends."

• Recycling is the most efficient way to stop the plastic problem

• Using whales and tress can help to stop the pollution problem.

• scientists are doing a good job researching ways to end pollution

• Using microorganisms to turn waste into energy is one possible solution to the plastic problem.

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Which sentence may show a difference in the author's point of view and the point of view of other in regards to the use of microorganisms in question #3?

• "during digestion, these animals secrete enzymes to break down molecular bonds"

• "some scientists are not hopeful that biodegradation will solve the plastic problem"

• "scientists have discovered, often by accident, that among nature's army of decomposers, some can almost miraculously biodegrade plastic. "

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Which choice below offers the best objective summary of pages 44-49?

• The first half of chapter 4 is all about the problems with plastic. At the very end of the chapter, the author mentions a good solution to the problem.. This solution is trying to get plastic to biodegrade or be eaten by organisms.However, some scientists think this will not work. This shows how the author's point of view is different and unique.. As a result, these details develop the author’s position as different from other scientists..

• In pages 44–49 of Trash Vortex, the author talks about the causes of plastic pollution. She says tha incorrect disposal of plastic is the main reason for trash ending up in the ocean.Then, she discusses some solutions to the problem. One main solution is trying to get plastic to biodegrade or be eaten by organisms. Another main solution is to reuse and recycle plastic. The author makes sure to take a stance on one solution is makes it clear that using organisms is the only true way to stop the problem. She uses support from others to show that this is really the best plan for stopping the pollution problem.

• In pages 44–49 of Trash Vortex, the author discusses plastic pollution. Specifically, she names plastic disposal as the culprit for plastic litter that ends up in the ocean. In addition to naming the problem, she also discusses the solutions. One main solution is trying to get plastic to biodegrade or be eaten by organisms. Another main solution is to reuse and recycle plastic. The author presents these different solutions through explanations of each solution as well as scientists’ quotes that express their differing opinions of the effectiveness of these solutions. Together, these details develop the author’s position that there are different solutions to the plastic pollution problem.

• People can recycle or use trash eating organisms to stop the plastic problem. The author talks about all of this in the first half of chapter 4. She likes to include ideas from others to show what they think and what she thinks too.

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Reread this answer choice.

In pages 44–49 of Trash Vortex, the author talks about the causes of plastic pollution. She says tha incorrect disposal of plastic is the main reason for trash ending up in the ocean.Then, she discusses some solutions to the problem. One main solution is trying to get plastic to biodegrade or be eaten by organisms. Another main solution is to reuse and recycle plastic. The author makes sure to take a stance on one solution is makes it clear that using organisms is the only true way to stop the problem. She uses support from others to show that this is really the best plan for stopping the pollution problem.

Why is this one not the very best answer choice?

• This answer choice implies that the author has a preference for the solution, rather than acknowledging that the author does not favor one solution over the other

• This answer choice lists only one solution.

• The summary suggests that the author never agrees with other scientists and instead came up with a solution to the problem on her own.

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When asked to write an objective summary, you should....

• Include a topic sentence that states your opinion of the book.

• Include a topic sentence that states which section of the book is being discussed along with the gist of the chapter.

• Include a topic sentence that states your name and what you will write about.

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When writing an objective summary, you will want to begin by stating the chapter or section and a very brief gist of the work. You will then want to outline.....

• your opinion of the text.

• the fact that you do not want to write anything else

• the central ideas of the section.

• that you really want to eat a sub sandwhich

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You were asked to write an objective summary. In the event that there are two or three central ideas in a work, you can reference each one and then....

• tell the audience which one you like the best.

• include quotes and evidence that support tall of these ideas, specifically if they come from experts.

• only include quotes from the position you support. You will ignore the position of the author.

• add only one quote. having two quotes gets annoying

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If asked to write an objective summary on a test, it is a good idea for the last sentence to...

• say "and this is my objective summary of the chapter."

• state that the evidence in the text supported the central ideas

• include the words "the end"

• introduce a brand new idea

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