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On the basis of degradation, waste can be segregated as biodegradable and nonbiodegradable. 

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 

The basic difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable is that biodegradable items decompose or break down naturally whereas Non-biodegradable wastes are those who cannot be decomposed or dissolved by natural agents.

Biodegradable waste can be commonly found in municipal solid waste as green waste, food waste, paper waste, and biodegradable plastics. Other biodegradable wastes include human waste, manure, sewage, slaughterhouse waste.

Non-biodegradable waste includes Plastic products like grocery bags, plastic bags, water bottles, etc. Metals, metal cans, tins, metal scraps, etc. Construction waste, rubber tires, man-made fibers like nylon etc. Computer hardware like glass, CDs, DVDS, cellophane, processed woods, cable wires, Styrofoam etc.

Toxic waste includes old medicines, paints, chemicals, bulbs, spray cans, fertilizers and pesticide containers, batteries, shoe polish, etc.

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  2. False

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Composting helps reduce the adverse effects of excessive alkalinity, acidity, or the excessive use of chemical fertilizer.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Drainage is a removal of undesirable excess water from a region.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Kitchen waste, vegetables, fruits, flowers, leaves from the garden, and paper are called ____________.

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  1. Organic waste

  2. Recyclable waste

  3. Toxic waste

  4. Soiled

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Organic waste is one which is biodegradable. It can undergo decomposition by the microbes aerobically or anaerobically to form compost which can be used as a fertilizer or it can just become a part of the soil.

Composting is a nature's way of recycling.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Different treatments which are given to the waste for avoiding environmental and health hazards are known as ___________.

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  1. Methods of waste disposal

  2. Methods of segregation

  3. Methods of dumping

  4. Treatment of effluents

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Correct Option: A

Waste segregation is the process of dividing garbage and waste products in an effort to _________ materials.

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  1. Reduce

  2. Reuse

  3. Recycle

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D

Biodegradable waste includes inorganic waste.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
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Inorganic wastes (also known as non-biodegradable waste) are chemical substances of mineral origin which cannot be decomposed or dissolved by natural agents.

Biodegradable items decompose or break down naturally.

Leftover foodstuff, vegetable peels, etc., is __________.

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  1. Wet waste

  2. Dry waste

  3. Waste disposal

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The waste generated from food establishment is called wet waste. It is heavier than dry waste due to the weight of the dampness contained in it. This waste is generally bio-degradable.