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प्रश्न
Give a reason for the following :
Landfills are coming up fast near large cities.
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उत्तर
Landfills are coming up fast near large cities due to huge population growth and lack of using efficient and safe disposal method. As construction activities are very active, new colonies are being raised and construction units have become very active. These produce large quantities of waste stones, pebbles, broken bricks and wood waste. Mostly, these are used as landfills. One can see heaps of landfills in the suburbs.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Give any two ways in which biodegradable substances would affect the environment.
Identify biodegradable waste from the following:
peels of vegetables and fruits, metallic cans, broken plastic toys, broken glass cover, grass, paper, ball point pen refill
How is sewage water treated?
What things does waste contain?
Discuss:
Is garbage disposal the responsibility only of the government?
Do you think it is better to use compost instead of chemical fertilizers? Why?
Beera, a farmer would clear his field everyday, and burn dry leaves fallen on the ground. After sometime he found that those living in huts near his field were suffering from cough and breathing problems.
- Can you explain why?
- Also suggest an environment friendly way to dispose the dry leaves.
Which of the following features relates to biodegradable substances?
Which one of the following is a biodegradable waste?
