Sheela's teacher said in her classroom that we should not dispose of motor oils and medicines in the drain. Why did her teacher say this statement?

Motor oil and medicine allows the bacteria to grow.

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Motor oil and medicine hamper the degradation process.

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Motor oil and medicine blocks the soil pores.

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None of the above.

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Solution

The correct option is D Motor oil and medicine hamper the degradation process.
Sheela's teacher said in her classroom that we should not dispose of motor oils and medicines in the drain because Motor oil and medicine hamper(prevent) the degradation process.
Chemicals present in motor oil and medicine kill the microbes that facilitate degradation process.so do not throw them down the drain.
So, the correct answer is 'Motor oil and medicine hamper(prevent) the degradation process.'.

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