Types of Waste

Question 1

What is biological waste?

Answer 1

Biological waste is biodegradable, ie, can be broken down naturally by decomposers, such as bacteria.

Question 2

Give examples of biological waste.

Answer 2

• Food waste
• Paper
• Human waste

Question 3

How can biological waste be processed?

Answer 3

Biological waste can be recycled in compost heaps and sewage treatment facilities.

Question 4

What is non-biodegradable waste?

Answer 4

Waste that cannot be broken down naturally by bacteria.

Question 5

Give examples of non-biodegradable waste.

Answer 5

• Plastic bags
• Glass bottles
• Cans

Question 6

True or False: Non-biodegradable waste can remain in the environment indefinitely.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What are the potential dangers of improperly discarded non-biodegradable waste?

Answer 7

They can remain in the environment indefinitely, and can be dangerous to human and animal life.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Biological waste is broken down by _______.

Answer 8

Decomposers, such as bacteria.