Beera, a farmer would clear his field everyday, and burn dry leaves fallen on the ground. After sometime 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.

Question

Beera, a farmer would clear his field everyday, and burn dry leaves fallen on the ground. After sometime 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.

Philoid · Accepted Answer

i. Burning leaves will produce a lot of fumes and gases, smoke which are harmful to our health. It causes cough and breathing problems. Release of toxic gases causes diseases in living organisms.

ii. Instead of burning we can convert the dry leaves into compost which can be used as a manure in kitchen gardens or potted plants.