A: Styrofoam does not decompose in the environment under normal circumstances. Much like plastic, Styrofoam is made from a polystyrene-based petroleum product that is not biodegradable. Plastic takes hundreds of years to decompose, and Styrofoam takes much longer because it is a stronger form of plastic.
View Full Document. Zone of wastage: Is the area in which melting or ablation rates exceed those of snowfall (Fig.2). â¢ The snow line: Is the boundary between the zone of accumulation and that of wastage, and could therefore be defined as the highest level at which winter snow melts in the summer. VI- Internal structure of a glacier.
Definition - What does Heat-Affected Zone (HAZ) mean? A heat-affected zone (HAZ) is the portion of the base metal that was not melted during brazing and cutting/welding, but whose microstructure and mechanical properties were altered by the heat. This alteration can be detrimental, causing stresses that reduce the strength of the base material, leading to catastrophic failures.