Paper 2 · November 2023 · Environmental degradation and legislation
Name the term for materials that can be broken down naturally by micro-organisms such as bacteria and fungi into harmless natural products over time, such as food waste and paper.
Model answer
biodegradable
Also accepted: biodegradable materials
Explanation
Biodegradable materials decompose through natural biological action. Non-degradable materials such as plastics, glass and metals resist this process, or take an extremely long time to break down.
Derived from ZIMSEC Advanced Level Geography 6037/2 Paper 2: Human Component, November 2023 session, Q1