Advertisements
Advertisements
प्रश्न
Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances. Cite examples.
उत्तर
Biodegradable substances are those substances that can be broken down by biological processes, e.g., paper, wood, vegetable peels. etc.
Non-biodegradable substances are those substances that cannot be broken down by biological processes, e.g., plastic, DDT, bakelite, etc.
APPEARS IN
संबंधित प्रश्न
Why are some substances biodegradable and some non-biodegradable?
List some of the common wastes produced in mining operation and mention how these can be reused.
Give a reason for the following :
Landfills are coming up fast near large cities.
Give a reason for the following :
Why is municipal sewage is first separated into degradable and non-degradable wastes?
Give two examples of domestic wastes.
What happens when
The cooking medium is made to flow down a drain.
Write one difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. List two impacts of each type of the accumulated waste on environment if not disposed off properly.
Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the others belong:
