Question

properties of plastics
complete the table to identify and describe key properties of plastics, ways each property can be useful and problems it could pose for living things or the environment.
an example has been done for you.

property\tdescription\tusefulness\tproblems it could pose\tcues
transparent\tcan see through\tused in thin, flexible packaging to see through to the product\tharder to see, leading to animals getting entangled or swallowing\timage of a plastic bag
blank rows for other properties
add visual cues that remind you of the property

Explanation:

Each row is completed with a key plastic property, its definition, practical use, environmental/biological risk, and a visual cue aligned with the example provided.

Answer:

Property	Description	Usefulness	Problems it could pose	Cues
Durable/Non-biodegradable	Resists breaking down naturally	Long-lasting for reusable items like water bottles	Persists in ecosystems for centuries, accumulating as waste	<small>♻️ (scratched plastic bottle)</small>
Lightweight	Low mass relative to size	Reduces shipping costs for packaged goods	Easily carried by wind/water, spreading microplastics widely	<small>🍟 (fast food plastic lid)</small>
Water-resistant	Does not absorb or let water pass through	Keeps food/dry goods protected from moisture	Traps moisture against skin in single-use gloves; harbors bacteria in waste	<small>🥤 (plastic soda cup)</small>