Question

Substances said to be biodegradable:
1. Can be broken down by physical process
2. Can be broken down by chemical process
3. Can be broken down by biological processes
4. Can be broken down by any other process
5. Cannot be broken down at all

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Can be broken down by biological processes

The correct answer is Can be broken down by biological processes.

• Substances said to be biodegradable can be broken down by biological processes.
• The degradation process in Biodegradable waste is quick.
• Biodegradable waste is decomposed and degraded by microbes.

• Biodegradable waste becomes part of biogeochemical cycles and gives back quick turnover.

• Biodegradable waste is used to produce energy manure, compost, and biogas.

• Non- biodegradable Substances cannot be broken down by biological processes.
• The degradation process in non Biodegradable waste is slow.
•  Non Biodegradable waste cannot be decomposed and degraded by microbes.
• Most Non- biodegradable Substances act as a source of pollution.
• Non-Biodegradable waste can be separated and recycled but the process is very expensive.
• Most of the inorganic waste is non-biodegradable.
• Non-biodegradable wastes that can be recycled are known as Recyclable waste.
• Non-biodegradable wastes that cannot be recycled are known as Non-recyclable waste.