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What is a biodegradable material that becomes a pollutant if allowed to accumulate more rapidly than it can decompose?
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Newspaper. Its not plastic because plastic is not biodegradable.
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Is sheetrock a biodegradable material?
yes
What is a substance or material that causes pollution called?
What substance or material that causes pollution
What materials are non - biogradable?
Non-biodegradable material is in-organic or man-made matter that will not decompose. Any material that is non-biodegradable does not decay or breakdown into simpler forms of matter.This means that when disposed it, nature cannot reuse these material to fuel and it will remain as pollution in the environment.EXAMPLE OF NON-BIODEGRADABLEplastics (polyethylene, nylon, rayon, polyester, lexan, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), dacron).metals (iron, platinum, steel, tin, aluminum, lead, silver, gold, mercury, arsenic, bismuth, zinc, chromium...),ceramics (carbon fiber, fiberglass, kevlar),foams (cups, coolers),glasses,circuit boards/silicon based materials,noble gases and more.
What Material accumulates at the bottom of a steep slope?
The rock fragments that accumulate at the base if a steep slope are usually known as scree or talus.
Why does paper decompose?
Paper decomposes because it is made of organic material. Paper is made of wood and water, so it decomposes rather quickly.
Is a biodegradable material that becomes a pollutant if allowed to accumulate more rapidly than it can decompose.?
Newspaper. Its not plastic because plastic is not biodegradable.
What is biodegradable and non-degradable substances?
A degradable pollutant is a pollutant which can be broken down by microorganisms and causes soil pollution. A non-degradable pollutant can not be decomposed or would take an extremely long time to be broken down.
What animals can decompose biodegradable material into smaller substances?
Worms, moss, bacteria, fungi, protists, etc. decompose bio-degradable waste to keep our planet from being knee-deep in garbage.
Are palm fronds biodegradable?
Definitely. They may dry out and look as they will last forever, but if conditions are right they will decompose like all organic material
What is simple and complex biodegradable waste?
Simple Biodegradable waste:- The waste which gets compose quickly through the natural process like the dead remains of the plants and animals, faecal matters, etc.... Complex Biodegradable waste:- Some waste material does not decompose easily and has resistance to breakdown. Such material remains in environment for a long time and as such may prove harmful.
A harmful material that can enter the biosphere through land air or water is called?
Pollutant
IS SILK A BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL?
YES Silk is a biodegradable material as it mixes with soil easily
How long does non biodegradable substances can live?
It depends on the material. For example, tin cans take 100 years to decompose, styrofoam cups take 400-500 years and plastics take thousands of years to decompose. Plastics are the materials that has the longest decomposition period because they contain materials that do not decompose easily.
What term best describs material that is hazardous to waterways?
Marine Pollutant
Can a virus decompose organic material?
No a virus can not decompose any material including organic.
Substances or material that causes pollution?
POLLUTANT
Is sheetrock a biodegradable material?
yes
