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Why should we not throw used tea leaves into sink?

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Why should we not throw used tea leaves into sink?

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Used tea leaves should not be thrown in kitchen sinks as they clog drains and prevent the free flow of oxygen that interferes with the decomposition process. They should be thrown in dustbins.

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Chapter 18: Wastewater Story - SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS [Page 95]

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NCERT Exemplar Science [English] Class 7
Chapter 18 Wastewater Story
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS | Q 18. (a) | Page 95

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