Consider the following:
I. Cigarette butts
II. Eyeglass lenses
III. Car tyres
How many of them contain plastic?
Detailed Explanation:
Correct Answer: ✅ Option 3 (All the three)
Many common items contain plastic materials, even when they do not appear to be made of plastic. Cigarette filters, modern eyeglass lenses, and car tyres all contain synthetic polymer-based materials that qualify as plastics or plastic-derived products.
✅ I. Cigarette Butts – Correct: Cigarette filters are primarily made of cellulose acetate, a synthetic plastic polymer.
✅ II. Eyeglass Lenses – Correct: Most modern eyeglass lenses are made from plastics such as polycarbonate or CR-39 resin, rather than glass.
✅ III. Car Tyres – Correct: Tyres contain synthetic rubber and other polymer-based materials derived from petrochemicals, which are forms of plastic.
Short Notes: Plastics in Everyday Life
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Cellulose acetate used in cigarette filters is a type of plastic.
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Most modern eyeglass lenses are made from polycarbonate due to its light weight and impact resistance.
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Car tyres contain both natural rubber and synthetic polymers.
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Synthetic rubber is produced from petroleum-based chemicals.
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Plastic waste can persist in the environment for hundreds of years.
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Cigarette butts are among the most common forms of plastic litter worldwide.
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Microplastics can be generated from the wear and tear of vehicle tyres.
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