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Our Environment — Question 3

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Question 3

Give any two ways in which non-biodegradable substances would affect the environment.

Answer

Two ways in which non-biodegradable substances would affect the environment are:

  1. Non-biodegradable substances, such as plastic, contribute to environmental pollution by accumulating in ecosystems, water bodies, and soil disrupting the ecological balance and harming wildlife.
  2. They can cause bio-magnification if their hazardous chemicals enter the food chain.