Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Substances

Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry

Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Substances starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Substances. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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A city is facing problems with landfill space due to accumulation of non-biodegradable waste. Suggest two solutions to reduce this problem.

A landfill contains both biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. What environmental problems can arise from this situation?

Describe the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances with examples.

Describe two ways in which non-biodegradable substances can harm aquatic life.

Explain the environmental impact of non-biodegradable substances.

Explain why burning non-biodegradable substances like plastics is not an environmentally friendly solution.

Explain why it is important to separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste at the source.

List three factors that affect the rate of biodegradation of a substance.

Name one non-biodegradable substance that can be recycled.

State one example each of a biodegradable and a non-biodegradable substance.