Which of the following is/are the harmful effects associated with plastic disposal?

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Reproductive failure in fish and other aquatic organisms

Burning of plastics produce toxic gases and smoke

Plastics that get buried to prevent rainwater from seeping into the ground

All of the above

answer is D.

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Reproductive failure in fish and other aquatic organisms, burning of plastics produce toxic gases and smoke, Plastics that get buried to prevent rainwater from seeping into the ground are the harmful effects associated with plastic disposal.
Since plastics are non-biodegradable, they cannot break down naturally. Due to their inability to dissolve in water and their tendency to obstruct waterways, plastics kill aquatic species and pollute water bodies. Plastics burn slowly and cannot be entirely burned. They burn while releasing air-polluting hazardous gases. Rainwater cannot permeate the ground because of hidden plastics. They don't let water travel through them or absorb it either.

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