Question

Differentiate biodegradable pollutants from non-biodegradable pollutants. Give an example for each.

Answer 1

biodegradable pollutants are decomposed by microorganisms . eg. sewage dung , vegetable waste
non biodegradable pollutants are cannot be decomposed of microorganisms. eg . lead , mercury

Answer 2

The biodegradable pollutants are the one that can be degraded and decomposed by the microbes.

The process of degradation is also rapid and can be accumulated in a short span of time.

They are used to produce manure, biogas and compost.

The non-biodegradable pollutants are the one that cannot be decomposed by the microbes and the process is extremely slow.