Question
Distinguish between
Litter and detritus.
Litter and detritus.
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Answer
Litter and detritus:
| Litter | Detritus | |
| 1 | Litter contains all kinds of waste materials above the surface of the earth. | Detritus contains dead animals and plants below and above the surface of the earth. |
| 2 | It contains both biodegradable as well as non-biodegradable wastes. | It contains only biodegradable wastes. |
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