Write one difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. List two impacts of each type of…
Write one difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes. List two impacts of each type of the accumulated waste on environment if not disposed off properly.
Solution
Biodegradable: Biodegradable wastes can be broken down by biological processes.
Non-biodegradable: Non-biodegradable wastes cannot be broken down by biological processes.
Impact of accumulated biodegradable wastes:
(i) Foul smell
(ii) Breeding place for carriers of diseases (or any other)
Impact of accumulated non-biodegradable wastes:
(i) Biological Magnification
(ii) Affect soil fertility. (or any other)