19.2 - Types of Waste
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What is biodegradable waste? Give an example.
💡 Hint: Think about food items or organic matter.
List two examples of non-biodegradable waste.
💡 Hint: Consider items that take a long time to degrade.
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What type of waste can decompose naturally?
💡 Hint: Think of waste that breaks down easily.
True or False: Non-biodegradable waste can harm the environment.
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of waste that doesn't decompose.
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Design a waste management plan for a small community that effectively incorporates all three types of waste.
💡 Hint: Think about how each type of waste can be separately managed.
Evaluate the long-term environmental consequences if non-biodegradable waste continues to increase in urban areas.
💡 Hint: Consider how waste affects both natural resources and urban spaces.
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