Paper 1 · People, Development and Environment
Biodegradable bags are bags capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms. They are basically made of
ANormal plastic
BSynthetic fibres
CStarch ✓ Correct
DPetroleum
Correct answer: (C) Starch — Biodegradable bags are basically made of starch, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★Biodegradable bags are basically made of starch, so that is the answer.
★Starch comes from plants and can be broken down by living organisms.
★Bags made of starch therefore decompose naturally.
★So biodegradable bags are basically made of starch.
★Normal plastic, synthetic fibres and petroleum products do not decompose easily.
★So the answer is starch.
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