WONDER #2281: How Long Does It Take Plastic To Decompose?
Question 1 of 3
Many sources estimate it takes how long for plastic to decompose?
- 2-3 months
- 5-6 years
- 500-1,000 years
- 1,000,000 years
Question 2 of 3
Which of the following would take the longest to decompose in a landfill?
- banana peel
- piece of bread
- paper bag
- glass bottle
Question 3 of 3
Which type of decomposition occurs as a result of exposure to sunlight?
- biodegradation
- photodegradation
- lumiodegradation
- fierodegradation
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