Question

1.Explain in brief the harmful effects associated with the disposal of plastics.

class 8 science​

Answer 1

Answer:

it's the main reason of land pollution these days. It stays in the environment for many years and doesn't decompose also if u try to burn it, it emmits many poisonous Gas mainly methane which is too harmful for the lungs

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Answer 2

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The harmful effects associated with the disposal of plastics are follow :-

1. Littering of plastics in open spaces creates unhygienic conditions, as it acts as a breeding ground for insects and mosquitoes that cause diseases like malaria and dengue.
2. Plastics do not undergo degradation, thus, stay in the soil for many years, which affects soil fertility and degrades the soil quality.
3. When plastic artifacts enter the drainage and sewerage system, they block the pipes and the drains causing waterlogging.
4. The improperly disposed of food bags, when eaten by animals, cause stomach and intestine related disease which even lead to suffocation and death.
5. Plastic items find their way to the river and other water bodies, which are then swallowed by fish, seabirds, and other marine species, thus leading to suffocation and death.

Proper disposal and usage of plastic discards can reduce these problems. A set of regulations should necessarily be followed to stop these problems.