Biodegradability

The decaying process takes place with the help of _____which are known as decomposers.

• bacteria and fungi

• shrubs and trees

• rats and flies

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It is the ability of an object to rot or undergo decay.

• Decomposition

• Biodegradable

• Biodegradability

Which of the following materials can easily decay?

• cellophane, foil, tin can

• rubber, Styrofoam, wood

• dried leaves, paper, plastic

• newspaper, fruit peelings, tissue

Nonbiodegradable materials can cause clogged drainages as well as water and land pollution when thrown irresponsibly.

• True

• False

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Which of the following pictures shows wastes that can be added in a compost?

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Which is not an effect of decaying materials?

• foul odor

• causes food poisoning

• improves health

It is a place to dispose of waste by burying and covering it over  with soil.

• garbage truck

• landfill

• recycling center

• trash bins

It is the process of sorting garbage by keeping wet and dry wastes separately.

• composting

• landfill

• waste segregation

Which of the following should not be disposed of in the biodegradable bin?

• empty can

• food waste

• yard trimmings

Plastic bottles must be placed in the  _________ bin.

• biodegradable

• non-recyclable

• recyclable