NCERT Question 7 - Chapter 15 Class 10 - Our Environment

What are the problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate?

Answer

The problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate are

• Biological magnification - Non biodegradable wastes like pesticides enter into the food chain and accumulate with increase in trophic levels and thus harm the organisms.
• Non-biodegradable materials present in the environment seep into the soil, thus making it less fertile by either making it too acidic or making it too alkaline. 
• If we try to eliminate non-biodegradable wastes by burning, they generate various harmful gases.
• Non-biodegradable wastes do not decompose even in a long time, hence we require large dumping areas. 
• The non-biodegradable waste disposed in various water bodies affect the lives of marine animals.