The gas evolved due to anaerobic degradation of vegetation causes:

Global warming and cancer

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Acid rain

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Ozone hole

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Solution

The correct option is A Global warming and cancer
Answer: (a)

Anaerobic degradation means the breakdown in the absence of oxygen. During anaerobic degradation of vegetation, $C H_{4}$ and $C O_{2}$ is produced, which is responsible for global warming as it absorbs sun’s heat. It is also known to cause cancer.

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