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Question 13

Beera, a farmer would clear his field every day and burn dry leaves fallen on the ground. After some time, he found that those people living in huts near his field were suffering from cough and breathing problems.

(a) Can you explain why?

(b) Also, suggest an environment-friendly way to dispose of the dry leaves.

Answer 1

Part (a): Burning leaves:

1. Burning leaves is the easiest way to get rid of the waste but its effect is dangerous.
   
2. The burning of dry leaves may release toxic gases like carbon monoxide which is responsible for causing air pollution.
3. The fumes containing the carbon monoxide can create respiratory disorders.
   
4. This is the reason why people living near to the farmer were suffering from cough and other breathing problems.

Part (b): Composting:

1. Composting is a method of preparing manure by natural means of breaking down the components.
   
2. Dry leaves can be put in a pit for composting which is an environment-friendly way to dispose of dry leaves.
   
3. The manure produced from the dry leaves can be used by farmers in the agriculture field for the enrichment of the soil.