Geography
What is meant by open dumping of waste? Why is open dumping not considered as an environment friendly method?
Answer
In open dumping, waste materials are dumped in open low lands far away from the city.
This method is not environment friendly as the open pits spoil the sight of the area and become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, flies, insects, etc., that are the carriers of harmful diseases. They give out foul odour. The burning of waste material in the open dumps pollutes the air.
Another danger of open dumping is that rainwater could carry the harmful substances to the nearby streams, ponds or lakes and if the water seeps down it could pollute the groundwater.
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Namami Gange Programme is a comprehensive project that implements measures for pollution abatement as well as conservation and rejuvenation of the river Ganga. Under this project sewerage treatment plants have been constructed …………… .
- to reduce pollution.
- for river water treatment.
- for bio-diversity conservation.
- to increase tourism.
What do you mean by segregation of waste? How does it ensure safe waste disposal?
Give a reason for each of the following:
Vehicles used for transporting waste should be covered.
Give a reason for each of the following:
Waste segregation is key to waste management.