Impact of Plastic Pollution and Digital Divide

The problem of plastic pollution has reached a(n) _______ level, threatening ecosystems and wildlife.

• grave

• biodegradable

• erode

• unprecedented

Plastics, particularly those that are not _______, do not decompose easily and begin to _______ the soil and water systems.

• biodegradable, erode

• unprecedented, combat

• complicated, permeate

• indestructible, combat

Microplastics, which are tiny particles that result from the breakdown of larger plastic items, _______ the food chain and pose risks to human health.

• combat

• permeate

• erode

• complicated

To _______ this issue, many countries are implementing policies to reduce plastic use.

• combat

• erode

• permeate

• complicated

However, the transition away from plastics is a(n) _______ process, requiring the development of sustainable alternatives.

• unprecedented

• complicated

• indestructible

• grave

In today's digital world, many people find themselves _______ from those around them due to the overuse of online communication.

• disposable

• empathy

• drift apart

• marginalized

The reduction in _______ interactions can weaken relationships and diminish the sense of community.

• face-to-face

• empathy

• disposable

• circumstances

For those who are already _______, this growing isolation only _______ their challenges.

• marginalized, exacerbates

• empathy, drift apart

• disposable, face-to-face

• circumstances, mingle

Social events that encourage people to _______ in person can help to rebuild connections.

• empathy

• mingle

• disposable

• circumstances

Understanding and _______ can go a long way in addressing the emotional needs of those feeling isolated by these digital divides.

• empathy

• disposable

• face-to-face

• circumstances