Question

The pollutants cannot be broken down to simple and harmless products.

Answer 1

The pollutants cannot be broken down into simple and harmless products is non-biodegradable pollutants.

Non-biodegradable pollutants :

Non-biodegradable contaminants include,

1. DDT (Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane)
2. Plastics
3. Polythene
4. Insecticides
5. Pesticides
6. Metal items such as cans and bottles
7. Synthetic fibers
8. Glass items, etc

Harmful effects of non-biodegradable waste on the environment:

Effect	Description
On land	Non-biodegradable waste causes land waste. Some substances contaminate the environment and potentially harm living beings.
On marine life	Non-biodegradable wastes, such as plastic containers, threaten the health of fish and other aquatic life.