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Earn 100

There is a need for proper management of solid waste. Give reason.

Important Questions on Environmental Management

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What do you mean by biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances?

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Which of the following is a group of only biodegradable substances?
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Distinguish: Degradable pollutants and Non-degradable pollutants. (any three points.) 

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Give the meaning of the terms biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
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Select the odd one out.
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Which of the following groups contain only biodegradable items?
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Why are some substances biodegradable and some non-biodegradable?
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Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials. Give three examples in each case.
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Which of the following materials is biodegradable?
(a) wool, glass, silver foil, leather.
(b) leather shoe, Earthen pot, silver spoon, jute bag.
(c) tomato leaves, Aluminium wire, Synthetic fiber, wool.
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Differentiate between Biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants
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The names of five biodegradable and non-biodegradable items are hidden in the maze. Encircle them.

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PLASTIC PAPER WIRE VEGETABLES GRASS
 

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Science>Chemistry>Environmental Management>Solid waste management
Which of the following is a biodegradable substance?
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Use of paper is more environment friendly than the use of polythene for packaging. Justify.
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Describe briefly any one method by which biodegradable waste can be turned into a useful substance.
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Give any two ways in which biodegradable substances would affect the environment.
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Describe any four modes of disposal of waste.
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What are the advantages of cloth bags over plastic bags during shopping? 
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Science>Chemistry>Environmental Management>Solid waste management
Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances. Give examples. 
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What is the main difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable wastes?
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If all the waste we generate is biodegradable, will this have no impact on the environment?