It is Difficult to Burn a Heap of Green Leaves but Dry Leaves Catch Fire Easily. Explain - Science

It is difficult to burn a heap of green leaves but dry leaves catch fire easily. Explain

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Green leaves have a lot of moisture in them. This moisture does not allow them to catch fire easily. However, dry leaves have no moisture in them. Therefore, they catch fire easily.

Concept: Concept of Control Fire

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