Sam lived in an area near an incineration site. He started having breathing problems. Why?

Percolation of waste water in the ground

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Contamination of ground water by leachate

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Dumping of solid wastes in the ground

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Toxic smoke released from the burning of wastes

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The correct option is D
Toxic smoke released from the burning of wastes

Incineration is the disposal of waste by burning. It releases fumes and harmful substances which could cause breathing problems and other health issues and affects both plants and animals as well.

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Sam lived in an area near an incineration site. He started having breathing problems. Why?

The correct option is D Toxic smoke released from the burning of wastesIncineration is the disposal of waste by burning. It releases fumes and harmful substances which could cause breathing problems and other health issues and affects both plants and animals as well.

The correct option is D
Toxic smoke released from the burning of wastes

Incineration is the disposal of waste by burning. It releases fumes and harmful substances which could cause breathing problems and other health issues and affects both plants and animals as well.