What do you think about when you toss a plastic bag into the garbage? If you’re like most people, then you probably do not think about much at all. We don’t think about the fact that plastic bags take centuries to decay. We do not think about how many bags end up in lakes, rivers, and oceans, harming wildlife and even causing death. However, we should think about all this. Better yet, we should do something about it: ban the use of plastic bags. If this happens, then we will all feel better knowing that we are not contributing to pollution and harming wildlife. And besides, plastic bags are not a necessity. Paper bags are an alternative, and so are reusable cloth bags.

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What do you think about when you toss a plastic bag into the garbage? If you’re like most people, then you probably do not think about much at all. We don’t think about the fact that plastic bags take centuries to decay. We do not think about how many bags end up in lakes, rivers, and oceans, harming wildlife and even causing death. However, we should think about all this. Better yet, we should do something about it: ban the use of plastic bags. If this happens, then we will all feel better knowing that we are not contributing to pollution and harming wildlife. And besides, plastic bags are not a necessity. Paper bags are an alternative, and so are reusable cloth bags.

Why is the passage unsupported by sufficient evidence?

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Responses

The passage includes information from experts.
The passage includes information from experts.

The passage ends with a fact-based suggestion.
The passage ends with a fact-based suggestion.

The passage uses references emotions and personal experiences.
The passage uses references emotions and personal experiences.

The passage includes references to scientific research.

Answer 1

The passage includes information from experts.

The passage ends with a fact-based suggestion.
The passage uses references emotions and personal experiences.
The passage includes references to scientific research.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The passage does not include references to scientific research.

Answer 4

The passage is unsupported by sufficient evidence because it does not include references to scientific research. While it mentions facts about plastic bags taking centuries to decay and harming wildlife, it does not provide any specific data or research studies to support these claims. Additionally, the passage does not mention any experts or their viewpoints on the issue.