It is difficult to burn a heap of green leaves because ____________.

the green colour prevents them from burning

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of the thick material from which they are made

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the size of the heap is too large

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they contain a great amount of moisture which makes the ignition temperature high

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Solution

The correct option is C they contain a great amount of moisture which makes the ignition temperature high
The heap of green leaves has a great amount of moisture content which makes the ignition temperature high. Hence it is difficult to burn green leaves.
So, the correct option is $D$

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A heap of green leaves is lying in one corner of a park. The green leaves in the heap burn with difficulty because :

(a) they contain a tough material called cellulose

(b) they contain a lot of water

(d) they do not get sufficient oxygen for burning

It is difficult to burn a heap of green leaves but dry leaves catch fire easily. Explain.

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