1. 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? Also suggest an environment friendly way to dispose the dry leaves.
ScienceClass 6CBSEAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
- Solution:
- Burning of dry leaves releases harmful fumes and gases which causes cough, breathing problems etc. People living in huts near Beera’s field suffered from these problems as they inhaled the harmful fumes and gases released by the burning of dry
- By the method of composting, dry leaves can be put in a pit and composed which is a method of preparing It is an environment friendly way to dispose the dry leaves. Farmers can use this manure produced from the dry leaves in the agriculture fields.