Understanding Plastic Bags and Their Impact

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What do people usually use plastic bags for?

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Carrying groceries and other items

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According to the article, what is one main problem with plastic bags?

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They pollute the environment

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What is one way people can help reduce plastic bag pollution?

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Use reusable bags

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Why do some animals get hurt by plastic bags, according to the article?

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They eat them by mistake

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If you see a plastic bag on the ground, what is a good thing to do?

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Pick it up and throw it in the trash

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Which of these is a better choice for the environment than using plastic bags? Options: Using paper bags once, Using reusable cloth bags many times, Using more plastic bags, Using plastic bags only at home

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Using reusable cloth bags many times

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Imagine your school wants to help the environment. Which plan would work best based on the article? Options: Give every student a new plastic bag every day, Ask students to bring reusable bags for lunch, Throw plastic bags in the playground, Use plastic bags for all school supplies

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Ask students to bring reusable bags for lunch

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Why do you think some cities have banned plastic bags, based on what you learned?

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To help keep the environment clean

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If you were in charge of your town, what rule would you make to help solve the problem with plastic bags? Choose the best answer: Give out more plastic bags for free, Ask everyone to use reusable bags instead of plastic bags, Tell people to throw plastic bags in the street, Make plastic bags in different colors

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Ask everyone to use reusable bags instead of plastic bags

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What state has banned plastic bags in many cities?

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California