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Paper is a biodegradable material.

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Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

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You must have come across the three 'R's to save the environment: Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. Explain Reduce in detail.
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'Avoid plastics as far as possible'. Comment on this advice.
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What is biodegradable waste?

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Classify the following as biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials:
Woollen clothes, Polythene bags, Paper, Aluminium cans, Toothbrush, Peels of vegetables and fruits, Cotton cloth, Jute bag, Electric switch, Frying pan handle.
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Which of these is non-biodegradable? 
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State whether plastic is biodegradable or non-biodegradable? Give reasons for your answer.
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Which of the following wastes cannot be decomposed by bacteria to form compost?
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​​​​What should we not do to save natural resources?
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Why is it necessary to ban the use of plastic bags?

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What is meant by biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials? Give examples of two biodegradable and two non-biodegradable materials.
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Biodegradable waste does not decay and decompose.
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Which of the following is a non-degradable waste?
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Explain how, the use of plastics has a bad effect on the environment.
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Define the term biodegradable wastes.
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Plastic, metal, and ceramic material are biodegradable materials.
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What are the substances that do not breakdown into natural components called, whether biodegradable or non-biodegradable?
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Explain why, the disposal of plastic wastes is a major problem. Give two reasons only.
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Choose the odd one out and give reasons for your answer.
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What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes?
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How are biodegradable wastes different from non-biodegradable wastes?