Question

which is a thesis statement? i will explain why plastic bags should be banned to reduce litter and protect marine wildlife. to reduce litter and help protect marine wildlife, states nationwide need to ban plastic shopping bags. in an effort to reduce litter and protect marine wildlife, california enacted legislation in 2014 to impose the first statewide ban on single - use plastic bags.

Explanation:

A thesis statement presents a clear, arguable claim that the rest of a paper will support. The first option only states an intent to explain, not a claim. The third option is a factual statement about existing legislation, not an arguable claim. The second option presents a specific, debatable position (that all U.S. states should ban plastic bags for stated environmental goals) that can be defended with evidence.

Answer:

To reduce litter and help protect marine wildlife, states nationwide need to ban plastic shopping bags.