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Our Environment — Science STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10ScienceOur Environment2 Marks
Question
Write any one effect of non-biodegradable substances.
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Answer

Effects of nonbiodegradable substances.
  1. They pollute water and harms the aquatic life.
  2. Non biodegradable substances like radioactive wastes, lead accumulate in the environment and cause diseases in humans and other living beings.
  3. Substances like plastics, etc enter into the food chain and harm the organisms.

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