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Beera, 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.

(i)   Can you explain why?

(ii) Also suggest an environment friendly way to dispose the dry leaves.

Answer:

(i) Smoke, fumes and harmful gases are produced on burning of dry leaves which cause cough and breathing problems in the nearby area.

(ii) An environment friendly way to dispose of the dry leaves is to convert them into manure.