Question

Distinguish between biodegradable and non biodegradablecsubustance give two example

Answer 1

Explanation:

Biodegradable

the substances which can be broken down into non poisonous substances by the action of decomposers.

example : cattle dung,compost,cotton

Non biodegradable

the substances which cannot be broken down into non poisonous substances (they remain poisonous in nature).

example : plastic,polythene bags, synthetic fibres

Answer 2

biodegradable:

1. a biodegradable material can be defined as a material which can be decomposed by a bacteria or other microorganisms.

2. the environmental issues and risks caused by biodegradable wastes are low.

3. example: food waste, paper waste.

non-biodegradable:

1. a non-Biodegradable material can be defined as a kind of substance which cannot be broken down by natural organisms

2. the environmental issues and risks caused by these are high as they act as sources of pollution.

3.example: plastics