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What are biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants?

Options

  1. ABiodegradable pollutants are harmful substances that break down naturally in the environment, while non-biodeg
  2. BBiodegradable pollutants are substances that persist indefinitely without breaking down, while non-biodegradab
  3. CBoth biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants are harmful substances that never break down.
  4. DBiodegradable pollutants are substances that are harmless and non-polluting, while non-biodegradable pollutant

Correct answer

A. Biodegradable pollutants are harmful substances that break down naturally in the environment, while non-biodeg

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (A) Biodegradable pollutants are harmful substances that break down naturally in the environment, while non-biodegradable pollutants are substances that persist indefinitely without breaking down.

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