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Question
Indicate whether the following statement is True or False. Also write the false statement in their correct form.
Most of the plastics are biodegradable.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is False.
Correct statements -
most of the plastics are non-biodegradable.
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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.
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- paper
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