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Our Environment — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceOur Environment2 Marks
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Why is improper disposal of waste a curse to environment?
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Answer

An improper disposal of wastes means addition of pollutants into environment - air, water, soil. They will harm living beings, human assets and human beings. For example, passage of sewage into water body will cause eutrophication, stink, development of sludge, killing of animals and source of water borne pathogens.

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