Which statement correctly compares biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste in terms of environmental persistence?
○ Both types persist in the environment for the exact same duration
Non-biodegradable waste tends to persist far longer since it resists natural biological breakdown
○ Biodegradable waste never breaks down at all
○ Non-biodegradable waste always breaks down faster than biodegradable waste
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Since non-biodegradable substances are not broken down by biological processes, they tend to persist in the environment for much longer than biodegradable waste. — Examisthan.com