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Plastic in the Ground
Age 9 · Science
Plastic is made from petroleum, which comes from deep underground. Unlike a leaf, plastic does not rot away, so a bottle can stay in soil for many centuries.
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In the picture
- An oil pump: pulls petroleum from underground rock.
- A buried plastic bottle: stays whole in the soil.
- A crumbled leaf: breaks down into tiny pieces.
Examples
- A plastic bottle left in a garden stays hard after many years.
- A fallen apple core disappears, but a plastic wrapper remains.
Key takeaways
- Plastic is made from petroleum.
- Plastic can last in nature for hundreds of years.
Quiz: Plastic in the Ground (Age 9)
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What is plastic made from?
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How long can a plastic bottle stay in soil?
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What happens to a plastic bottle buried in soil?
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