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How do pollutants add to the problem of plastic in the ocean?

Pollutants stop predators from eating prey that have
consumed plastics, unbalancing the food chain.
B
Pollutants are drawn to plastics and harm the animals that
have eaten them.
с
Pollutants are repelled by plastics and are drawn to ocean
life instead.
D
Pollutants are released from plastics and further
contaminate the ocean water.

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Answer:

D- Pollutants are released from plastics and further contaminate the water.

Step-by-step explanation:

Stuff like plastic can release a lot of harmful things into the environment. When plastic breaks down, it can release chemicals into water sources. Also, things like paint on the plastic and chemicals leftover in unwashed bottles can also be released as the plastic sits and degrades in the environment.

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