Question

5. A farmer would clear his field every day and burn dry leaves fallen on the
ground. After some time he found that those living in huts near his field were
suffering from cough and breathing problems.
a) Give reason.
b) Also, suggest an environment-friendly way to dispose of the dry leaves.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

(a)  Burning leaves is the easiest way to get rid of the waste but its effect is dangerous. Burning of dry leaves may release toxic gases like carbon monoxide. This causes air pollution. Fumes and gases produced by burning dry leaves cause cough and other breathing problems. This is the reason why people living near to the farmer were suffering from cough and other breathing problems.

(b) Dry leaves can be put in a pit for composting. Composting is a method of preparing manure. It is an environment friendly way to dispose the dry leaves. The manure produced from the dry leaves can be used by farmers in the agriculture field for enrichment of the soil.