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nswer the following questions in brief. Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.

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Answered by amithnarain

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Biodegradable wastes are those substances that degrade or break down naturally. Non-biodegradable wastes are those substances that do not degrade easily. ... The non- biodegradable substances do not degrade easily or by the action of natural agents

Answered by omkar721880

Explanation:

The difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances

Biodegradable Substances

Non-biodegradable Substances

They are considered safe for the environment

They are considered harmful to the environment

Biodegradable substances are natural wastes

Non-biodegradable substances are synthetic wastes

Biodegradable substances do not cause pollution

Non-biodegradable substances cause pollution

These substances decompose naturally in the environment

These substances do not decompose naturally in the environment

Biodegradable substances have a high rate of decomposition

Non-biodegradable substances have a slow rate of decomposition

Examples of Biodegradable Substances are vegetable wastes, dead plants, dry leaves, flowers, straws, animal excreta, etc.

Examples of Non-biodegradable Substances are rubber, chemicals, paint, plastic, polythene, metals, etc.

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nswer the following questions in brief. Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes.