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Cool Circle Charts and Fast Fashion: Let's Explore!

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Cool Circle Charts and Fast Fashion: Let's Explore!
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The pie chart illustrates the sources of microplastics in water, highlighting the significant impact of synthetic textiles. Fast fashion emerges as a major contributor to water pollution, surpassing more commonly assumed sources like car tires and plastic pellets.

• Synthetic textiles account for the largest share (35%) of microplastics in water
• Car tires (28%) and city dust (24%) are the next largest contributors
• Less expected sources like plastic pellets (0.3%) have a minimal impact
• The data challenges common assumptions about microplastic pollution sources
• More context is needed for a deeper interpretation of the statistics

12.2.2021

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Nina Börner, Englisch LK
Analysis "Percentage of microplastics in the water"
The given statistic is a pie chart and has the heading "Percent

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Analysis of "Percentage of Microplastics in the Water" Pie Chart

This page presents an analysis of a pie chart titled "Percentage of microplastics in the water", published by the IUCN in 2017. The chart illustrates the various sources of microplastics in water, divided into seven color-coded categories.

Highlight: The pie chart reveals that synthetic textiles, closely associated with fast fashion, are the largest contributor to microplastic pollution in water at 35%.

The chart breaks down the sources as follows:

  • Synthetic textiles: 35.0% (orange)
  • Car tires: 28.0% (dark gray)
  • City dust: 24.0% (darker gray)
  • Road markings: 7.0% (gray)
  • Marine coatings: 3.7% (light gray)
  • Personal care products: 2.0% (lighter gray)
  • Plastic pellets: 0.3% (very light gray)

Example: The chart visually emphasizes the impact of synthetic textiles by using a distinct orange color and slightly separating this segment from the rest of the pie.

The analysis points out that the dominance of synthetic textiles in microplastic pollution is unexpected, as most people would assume sources like car tires or plastic pellets to be more significant contributors. This revelation underscores the environmental impact of fast fashion and its role in water pollution.

Vocabulary: Microplastics - tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size that pollute the environment, particularly water bodies.

The author notes that the chart lacks specific context, such as which ocean the data pertains to, limiting the depth of interpretation possible without additional background information.

Nina Börner, Englisch LK
Analysis "Percentage of microplastics in the water"
The given statistic is a pie chart and has the heading "Percent

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Conclusion and Limitations of the Microplastics Pie Chart

This page concludes the analysis of the microplastics pie chart, emphasizing its limitations and the need for further context.

The author reiterates that while the statistics provide numerical data on the sources of microplastics in water, they offer limited information for comprehensive interpretation. The lack of specific details, such as which ocean the data represents, restricts the ability to draw more nuanced conclusions.

Highlight: The pie chart effectively illustrates the surprising impact of synthetic textiles on water pollution but lacks contextual information for deeper analysis.

The conclusion suggests that with more background knowledge and context, a more thorough interpretation of the data would be possible. This limitation highlights the importance of comprehensive data presentation in environmental studies, particularly when addressing complex issues like microplastic pollution in water.

Example: Without knowing the specific water body or region this data represents, it's challenging to determine if these percentages are globally applicable or specific to certain areas.

The analysis serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking when interpreting statistical data, especially in the context of environmental issues like fast fashion's environmental impact. It encourages readers to seek additional information and context when studying environmental statistics to form a more complete understanding of the issues at hand.

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Cool Circle Charts and Fast Fashion: Let's Explore!

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The pie chart illustrates the sources of microplastics in water, highlighting the significant impact of synthetic textiles. Fast fashion emerges as a major contributor to water pollution, surpassing more commonly assumed sources like car tires and plastic pellets.

• Synthetic textiles account for the largest share (35%) of microplastics in water
• Car tires (28%) and city dust (24%) are the next largest contributors
• Less expected sources like plastic pellets (0.3%) have a minimal impact
• The data challenges common assumptions about microplastic pollution sources
• More context is needed for a deeper interpretation of the statistics

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Nina Börner, Englisch LK
Analysis "Percentage of microplastics in the water"
The given statistic is a pie chart and has the heading "Percent

Analysis of "Percentage of Microplastics in the Water" Pie Chart

This page presents an analysis of a pie chart titled "Percentage of microplastics in the water", published by the IUCN in 2017. The chart illustrates the various sources of microplastics in water, divided into seven color-coded categories.

Highlight: The pie chart reveals that synthetic textiles, closely associated with fast fashion, are the largest contributor to microplastic pollution in water at 35%.

The chart breaks down the sources as follows:

  • Synthetic textiles: 35.0% (orange)
  • Car tires: 28.0% (dark gray)
  • City dust: 24.0% (darker gray)
  • Road markings: 7.0% (gray)
  • Marine coatings: 3.7% (light gray)
  • Personal care products: 2.0% (lighter gray)
  • Plastic pellets: 0.3% (very light gray)

Example: The chart visually emphasizes the impact of synthetic textiles by using a distinct orange color and slightly separating this segment from the rest of the pie.

The analysis points out that the dominance of synthetic textiles in microplastic pollution is unexpected, as most people would assume sources like car tires or plastic pellets to be more significant contributors. This revelation underscores the environmental impact of fast fashion and its role in water pollution.

Vocabulary: Microplastics - tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size that pollute the environment, particularly water bodies.

The author notes that the chart lacks specific context, such as which ocean the data pertains to, limiting the depth of interpretation possible without additional background information.

Nina Börner, Englisch LK
Analysis "Percentage of microplastics in the water"
The given statistic is a pie chart and has the heading "Percent

Conclusion and Limitations of the Microplastics Pie Chart

This page concludes the analysis of the microplastics pie chart, emphasizing its limitations and the need for further context.

The author reiterates that while the statistics provide numerical data on the sources of microplastics in water, they offer limited information for comprehensive interpretation. The lack of specific details, such as which ocean the data represents, restricts the ability to draw more nuanced conclusions.

Highlight: The pie chart effectively illustrates the surprising impact of synthetic textiles on water pollution but lacks contextual information for deeper analysis.

The conclusion suggests that with more background knowledge and context, a more thorough interpretation of the data would be possible. This limitation highlights the importance of comprehensive data presentation in environmental studies, particularly when addressing complex issues like microplastic pollution in water.

Example: Without knowing the specific water body or region this data represents, it's challenging to determine if these percentages are globally applicable or specific to certain areas.

The analysis serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking when interpreting statistical data, especially in the context of environmental issues like fast fashion's environmental impact. It encourages readers to seek additional information and context when studying environmental statistics to form a more complete understanding of the issues at hand.

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In Bildungs-App-Charts in 12 Ländern

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Immer noch nicht überzeugt? Schau dir an, was andere Schüler:innen sagen...

iOS User

Ich liebe diese App so sehr, ich benutze sie auch täglich. Ich empfehle Knowunity jedem!! Ich bin damit von einer 4 auf eine 1 gekommen :D

Philipp, iOS User

Die App ist sehr einfach und gut gestaltet. Bis jetzt habe ich immer alles gefunden, was ich gesucht habe :D

Lena, iOS Userin

Ich liebe diese App ❤️, ich benutze sie eigentlich immer, wenn ich lerne.