ICSE Class 10 Geography
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Waste Management — Impact of Waste Accumulation — Question 14
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How do farm waste affect human life? Name any two harmful substances they contain.
Farm wastes are generally burnt or dumped as such. If burnt they produce smoke, harmful gases and cause air pollution. The farm waste have residues of pesticides which can leach and cause water and soil pollution. Two harmful substances they may contain are aluminium phosphide (pesticide) and cresol (used in fibre treatment).