Drains get choked by plastics thrown by us.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Plastics:
Plastic is a major thing which is used by humans in their daily life.
Plastic does not decompose on its own.
When we throw plastic in our surroundings, it chokes the drainage systems and causes flood-like problems in the city areas.
Final answer: The given statement is true.

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Q. We realise that plastics, being non-biodegradable, are an environment hazard. However, while discussing the choking of sewage drains by plastics, why do we only talk about plastic carry bags and not of other plastic products?

How do carelessly thrown plastic bags (polythene bags) affect :

(a) dirty water drains and sewers ?

(b) animals (such as cows) ?

Q. Drains get blocked by ................ and .............

Question 1
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Cleaning of water is a process of removing __.
(b) Wastewater released by houses is called __.
(c) Dried __ is used as manure.
(d) Drains get blocked by __ and __.

Plastic bags___the drains and sewer system.

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