Question

Describe the problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate.

Answer 1

The problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate are:
(i) Clogging of drains.
(ii) Death of cattle by ingestion of plastic, toxin remains on plants.
(iii) Biomagnifications of poisonous chemicals, like mercury in our body or other animals resulting in varousdiseases.

Answer 2

Answer:

Non Biodegradable :

Non biodegradable subtances are those which can not be decomposed by microrganisms.

For example :

Plastics , polytene bags .

Problems caused by Non - biodegradable subtances :

➡When the non biodegradble subtance goes into animal's stomach due to indigestion they died .

➡Sewage system blocked by these subtances .

➡When these subtances are thrown on earth it makes a layer on it amd resist the water to go inside the surface . So that water level in ground decreases.

➡Drinking water also polluted by these subtances .

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