Bury a disposable plate and a paper plate in the soil. Predict what will happen to the plates in the soil after serval weeks. Explain your prediction.
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The paper plate will decompose
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After several weeks, the paper plate will undergo decomposition in the soil.
Explanation
Paper plates:-
- Paper plates:-The paper plates are made of paper which is produced from trees. They are made of organic compounds.
- Decomposition is the process where complex organic material is broken down into simpler compounds by the action o decomposers like bacteria, earthworms.
- After several weeks, you will observe that the paper plate has started decomposition. This is due to the enzymatic action of decomposers. This will not produce any pollution in our surrounding as is it eco-friendly.
- Disposable plates are made of plastic. It takes several million years to decompose plastic. It will get accumulated and cause pollution.
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