Last updated on August 30th, 2023 at 10:30 pm
[Q] Red worms don’t convert which kinds of garbage into compost?
Ans. Non- biodegradable wastes.
[Q] What do you do with the leftover food at home?
Ans. The leftover food is used to make manure.
[Q] What are biodegradable wastes? Give examples.
Ans. Wastes that can be decomposed by microorganisms are known as biodegradable wastes. Example. Peels of fruits and vegetables, paper, pieces of wood.
[Q] What are non-biodegradable wastes? Give examples.
Those wastes that cannot be decomposed by microorganisms. Example. Plastic, metallic, and chemical wastes.
[Q] Differentiate between composting and vermicomposting?
Ans. Composting: When microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi break down organic waste such as food waste, leaves, paper, eggshells, and leaves into manure, it is known as composting.
Vermicomposting: It is the process of decomposing organic matter into fertile manure with the help of red worms.
[Q] List 2 waste products that can be recycled?
Paper and plastic
[Q] List out some important ways of recycling paper and plastic.
Ans. There are several ways to recycle paper and plastic.
- Avoid the use of plastic bags. Take paper, cotton or jute bag with you for shopping.
- Keep water in refrigerators by using empty juice bottles.
- Do not throw garbage in plastic bags.
- Plants should be grown in disposable plastic containers.