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Read the passage: Plastic pollution is a global crisis. Single-use plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. They often end up in the oceans, harming marine life. Switching to biodegradable alternatives is a necessary step. Question: Why is single-use plastic harmful to the oceans?
AIt makes the water too salty
BIt takes hundreds of years to decompose and harms marine life
CIt makes the water warm
DIt helps fish grow faster
✓ Correct Answer: B — It takes hundreds of years to decompose and harms marine life
The passage states it takes long to decompose and harms marine life in the ocean.
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