Question

Drains get blocked by ________ and __________.

• A. kitchen waste
• B. chemicals

Answer 1

1. Kitchen waste like oils and fats clogs the pores in the soil and reduces the filtration process.
2. It also blocks the pipes by hardening the pipes.
3. Wastes like tea leaves, solid food remains, cotton, etc. also choke the pipes and slow the downflow of oxygen.
4. This slows down the decomposition process by the aerobic bacteria.

Final answer: Drains get blocked by kitchen waste and chemicals.