Question

what are environmental issues that may arise due to wastage caused by the rusting of iron

Answer 1

due to rusting several varieties of iron oxides can form. Rust is non - toxic and so present no biological hazards. The main impact of rusting on environment is the degradation of steel and iron structure such as bridges , automobiles etc..

Answer 2

ANSWER:    

Rusting of iron has severe impact on our environment as it results in the loss and degradation of valuable resources in surroundings, decreases the efficiency and causes plant shutdowns.

EXPLANATION:  

Rusting of iron results in the wastage of the entire metal in which the rusting occurs where the layer of rust falls off and makes the entire metal get rusted. Wastage produced by iron rust makes the water tanks and pipes get rusted easily.