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Which of the following is a major cause of environmental degradation?(a) Sewage treatment(b) Improper waste disposal(c) Microwave-assisted reactions(d) BioamplificationI had been asked this question in exam.Question is taken from Strategies to Control Environmental Pollution topic in section Environmental Chemistry of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct answer is (b) Improper waste disposal

Explanation: Disposing of waste has huge environmental impacts as a CERTAIN type of wastecan be HAZARDOUS and can CONTAMINATE the environment if not handled properly. Some waste GENERATES methane gas, which contributes to the greenhouse EFFECT.



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