This document discusses classifying different materials based on their properties. It covers classifying matter based on its ability to float or sink in water, absorb water, texture, and whether it is biodegradable or non-biodegradable. The document defines key terms like density, absorbent, non-absorbent, capillarity, texture, biodegradable, and non-biodegradable. It also notes that while decay is a natural life process, decaying materials like garbage can be toxic to health if not properly disposed of.