The passage describes the risks of dumping waste into oceans. Identify the incorrect statement.

Think of all the trash we create each day. Some of it, such as food waste, decomposes in a short amount of time. Some wastes, such as paper, plastic, rubber, and metal, take weeks to hundreds of years to decompose. For example, paper takes about 6 weeks to decompose, and aluminum takes about 200 years. In some countries, these wastes are irresponsibly dumped into the ocean. When these materials end up in the ocean, they support the growth and well-being of marine life. People must be aware of how to dispose of such materials to protect the environment. Recycling the materials is one possible solution.

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The incorrect statement is as under :-

When these materials end up in the ocean, they support the growth and well-being of marine life.

Explanation:

Waste materials like plastic, rubber, metal etc don't benefit marine organisms.  In fact, they have very harmful impact on marine life forms.

Marine animals like fish, sharks, birds etc. tend to consume the plastic waste which  is dumped in the oceans as waste product. After ingestion, it causes various complications in their bodies which may even lead to death.

Also, heavy metals like mercury, cadmium etc. are extremely toxic for fish. Their accumulation in the  tissues of various fish causes poisoning in their body which impairs their normal body functioning.

Answer:

the answer is When these materials end up in the ocean, they support the growth and well-being of marine life.

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