Statement: "We must reduce plastic use to save the oceans."Assumption:
Correct answer: C. Plastic harms marine ecosystems
- A. Plastic is recyclable
- B. Ocean life is in danger
- C. Plastic harms marine ecosystems
- D. Plastic is useful
Explanation
The correct assumption is that plastic harms marine ecosystems, which logically supports the statement that reducing plastic use will save the oceans. This assumption is necessary because, without it, there would be no reason to believe that reducing plastic would have any effect on ocean health. The other options are either unrelated or focus on different aspects not directly linked to this specific cause-and-effect statement.
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