Assertion: Biodegradable substances result in the formation of compost and naturalreplenishment.Reason: It is due to breakdown of complex inorganic substances into simple organicsubstances.

What does the term 'biodegradable' mean?*A) Cannot be broken down by natural processesB) Breaks down naturally over timeC) Harmful to the environmentD) Man-made material

What is the key factor determining whether a polymer is biodegradable?Group of answer choicesThey can be broken down into smaller pieces by microbes within an observable time frameThe polymer chain can be completely broken down into CO2 and waterThe plastic must be composed of 100% organic materialThe polymer must disintegrate so that it is no longer observable by the human eye

The decomposers in an ecosystem(a) convert inorganic material, to simpler forms(b) convert organic material to inorganic forms(c) convert inorganic materials into organic compounds(d) do not breakdown organic compounds

It is due to breakdown of complex inorganic substances into simple organicsubstances

Q1) What is the difference between compostable plastics and biodegradable plastics?Plastic that is compostable is biodegradable, but not every plastic that is biodegradable is compostable. Whereas biodegradable plastic may be engineered to biodegrade in soil or water, compostable plastic refers to biodegradation into soil conditioning material (i.e., compost).