Which of the following is not a biodegradable polluter? 

The correct answer is Pesticide.

Key Points

• Biodegradable pollutants are substances or materials that can be broken down and decomposed by natural processes, such as bacteria or other living organisms, into simpler and non-harmful compounds.
• These pollutants include organic materials like food waste, paper, and natural fibers.
• Non-biodegradable pollutants, on the other hand, are substances or materials that do not break down easily or naturally in the environment over a short period of time.
• They persist in the environment and can cause long-term harm. Examples of non-biodegradable pollutants include plastics, certain chemicals, heavy metals, and synthetic materials.
• Faecal matter - Biodegradable organic waste from the digestive system of animals and humans that can be broken down by bacteria and other microorganisms.
• Urine - Biodegradable liquid waste produced by the kidneys that contains dissolved waste products and can decompose naturally.
• Domestic waste - Biodegradable waste generated from households, such as food scraps, paper, and plant material, which can be decomposed by biological processes.
• Pesticide - Non-biodegradable chemical substances used to control pests and insects that persist in the environment and can accumulate in the food chain, causing ecological and health concerns.