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प्रश्न
What does the term biodegradable mean?
उत्तर
A material that gets decomposed through natural processes and action by bacteria is called biodegradable
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संबंधित प्रश्न
True or False
Degradable plastics break down into tiny pieces called microplastics.
Assertion and Reason
A: It takes a very long time for nylon clothes to breakdown into microfibers but cotton clothes need only six months to decompose.
R: Nylon made out of petrochemicals is non-biodegradable and cotton cloth is biodegradable.
Suggest safe methods of disposing plastics.
Which of the following is not a common property of plastics?
Plastic is used for making a large variety of articles of daily use and these articles are very attractive. But it is advised to avoid the use of plastic as far as possible. Why?
Select the articles from the following list which are biodegradable.
- paper
- woolen clothes
- wood
- aluminium can
- plastic bag
- peels of vegetables
Indicate whether the following statement is True or False. Also write the false statement in their correct form.
Most of the plastics are biodegradable.
Despite being very useful, it is advised to restrict the use of plastic. Why is it so? Can you suggest some methods to limit its consumption?
What is compostable plastic?
What do you mean by microplastics?
