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State if the statement is true or false.
Sewage is a solid waste which is known to cause soil pollution and water pollution.

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True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Sewage:
Sewage is a type of wastewater that is produced in a community.
It is transported through the system of the sewer.
Sewage comprises wastewater discharge from residential areas and commercial areas.
Sewage is a kind of liquid waste.
Final answer: The given statement is false.

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