Question

Choose the correct order of biodegradability (highest to lowest) of the following municipal solid waste components.

• A. Food waste \(>\) Newspaper \(>\) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• B. Newspaper \(>\) Food waste \(>\) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
• C. Food waste \(>\) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) \(>\) Newspaper
• D. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) \(>\) Food waste \(>\) Newspaper

Hint:

When comparing the biodegradability of materials, remember that organic materials such as food waste and paper decompose more easily than synthetic materials like plastics.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Biodegradability refers to the ability of a material to break down naturally through biological processes. Among the given options, food waste is the most biodegradable, followed by newspaper, and then polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is a plastic material and takes a significantly longer time to decompose. Therefore, the correct order is: Food waste \(>\) Newspaper \(>\) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{(A) Food waste }>\text{ Newspaper }>\text{ Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)}}. \]