2006-11-27 01:36:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
a more stable molecule that has very little chance of decaying when exposed to elements of nature, because the molecular bonds will not decay quickly.
items made of these substances.
2006-11-27 01:51:16 · answer #1 · answered by qncyguy21 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that the microbes in our earth will not be able to break it down in to it's constituent parts to be reused in other systems. Biodegradeable matter (pretty much all organic matter), is broken down by detritovores (microbes and insects that live in leaf litter). The break up the matter into useful molecules that are 'recyled'.
2006-11-27 01:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by djessellis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that it doesn't naturally break down in the elements.
Naturally organic matter breaks down into harmless molecules. Other things, such as synthetic materials and polymers are designed to last a very long time and degrade at VERY slow rates.
Regards,
Ryan
2006-11-27 01:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by Ryan Pediatrics 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That means that it will not break down. Most of the time it is stuff like plastic where if you leave it outside, it will stay plastic. Some things, like paper or cardboard, will essentially dissolve or break down into the soil and dirt. Food is degradable because it will rot, and break down into the soil.
2006-11-27 01:43:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mayday Britty 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A thing that can not be digested by microorganisms so it stays in ecosystem as it is a long period. e.g. plastic
2006-11-27 03:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by chiman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋