which would be the best supporting detail for an informational text that has the central idea, "ocean pollution is a growing problem for future generation."

Question

which would be the best supporting detail for an informational text that has the central idea, "ocean pollution is a growing problem for future generation."

a some of the most common items found that are polluting oceans are food wrappers, plastic bottles, and plastic straws.

b China and Indonesia account for one-third of total ocean pollution.

c ocean pollution is more common in deeper waters than in shallow waters.

d 26 billion pounds of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year; by 2050, ocean plastic will outweigh all of the ocean's fish.

Answer 1

The best supporting detail for this central idea would be option d: "26 billion pounds of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year; by 2050, ocean plastic will outweigh all of the ocean's fish." This detail directly supports the central idea by highlighting the scale and severity of ocean pollution, emphasizing its potential impact on future generations.