Question

Name the term used for the materials which cannot be broken down by biological processes. Give two ways by which they harm various components of an ecosystem.

Answer 1

The term used for materials that cannot be broken down by biological processes is non-biodegradable materials.
Harmful Effects:
• Soil and Water Pollution: Non-biodegradable materials such as plastics persist in the environment, contaminating soil and water bodies, and affecting plant and animal life.
• Threat to Wildlife: Animals may ingest these materials, mistaking them for food, leading to injury, poisoning, or death.