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Question
Discuss:
Is garbage disposal the responsibility only of the government?
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Solution
Proper disposal of garbage should be a concern of every citizen and not just of the government. Each and every individual must reduce activities that pollute the environment. A lot of waste is generated from homes, offices, schools, hospitals, etc. It includes food waste, paper, plastic, glass, metal, etc. Therefore, it is required that every individual must reduce the production of wastes and must help in the proper disposal of these wastes.
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Match the items in Column I with as many times as possible in Column II.
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Column I |
Column II |
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1. Cow dung |
(i) Sugarcane |
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2. Bagasse |
(ii) Raddiwalas |
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3. Old newspapers |
(iii) Manure |
What are Composting ? Explain its Process
What is a landfill?
Differentiate between biodegradable and non-biodegradable substances. Cite examples.
Read the items mentioned in Columns I and II and fill in the related process in the Column III
| Column I | Column II | Column III | |
| (a) | Organic waste | Earthworms | (i) ______ |
| (b) | Garbage | Dig pit and fill with garbage |
(ii) ______ |
| (c) | Old newspaper | Paper bags | (iii) ______ |
Answer the following question in one or two words or sentences:
Who, out of the following should properly dispose of the garbage – father, mother, elder brother, younger sister?
Which of the following features relates to biodegradable substances?
Which of the following is non-biodegradable?
