Beera, a farmer would clear his field every day, 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.
(i) Can you explain why?
(ii) Also suggest an environment-friendly way to dispose the dry leaves.

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(i) Burning of leaves releases harmful and toxic gases and creates a lot of smoke that causes diseases in humans and animals, that is why the people living nearby suffered from cough and breathing problems.
(ii) He can compost the dry leaves and use it as manure at his field or for potted plants instead of burning.

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