Question

Why is the open burning of waste not a proper way to reduce waste accumulation?

• A. Leads to wildfires.
• B. Releases greenhouse gases and causes air pollution.
• C. All waste materials will not catch fire.
• D. Foul smell will be produced.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Releases greenhouse gases and causes air pollution.

One way of dealing with hugely accumulated waste is to simply burn it down. But the burning of waste releases a lot of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, thus causing air pollution.