Question

Explain the differences.

a. Weather and climate

b. Degradable and non-degradable waste

Answer 1

a.

Weather	Climate
1. Weather is defined as the state of the atmosphere on a current day at a current time.	Climate is defined as the average conditions that are expected at a certain place over a number of years.
2. Weather forecaste is done on daily basis depending on the air pressure, temperature and other similar factors.	Climate forecast is done over a long period of time for example 30 years. This means that the climate of a region can be forecasted the basis of average weather over 30 years of time.

b.

Biodegradable waste		Non-biodegradable waste
(i)	Biodegradable waste can be degraded or broken down into simpler, harmless substances by living organisms.	(i)	Non-biodegradable waste cannot be degraded or broken down into simpler substances by living organisms.
(ii)	Breakdown of these wastes enriches the soil such as plant and animal wastes. Therefore, such wastes are beneficial for the soil.	(ii)	They do not break down and cause soil pollution. For e.g. plastics, glass, etc. Such wastes are harmful for the soil.