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Making Effective Environmental Policy

Question 10 • EA Academy Civics 9

How do biodegradable and nonbiodegradable materials differ?

Answer
A
Nature can change biodegradable materials into something useful.
B
People usually can only get one use out of biodegradable materials.
C
Biodegradable materials are not natural and must be manufactured.
D
Bacteria cannot break down biodegradable materials over time.

Explanation

Biodegradable materials can be broken down by organisms such as bacteria and fungi into simpler substances that return to the environment and can be useful. Nonbiodegradable materials do not break down this way, or take an extremely long time to do so. Therefore, the correct choice is “Nature can change biodegradable materials into something useful.”

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