9th Health and Physical Education NCERT Chapter 10
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– Segregation at source: Practice separating garbage at home, school, office, and markets into different bins for biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste【4:3†source】.
– Reduce, reuse, recycle, and refuse: Segregate waste products to reduce, reuse items like plastic containers, wrapping papers, and old clothes, and recycle materials such as glass, metals, paper, plastics, and more【4:3†source】.
– Biodegradable and Non-biodegradable Waste: Understand the differences between biodegradable materials (easily broken down by nature) and non-biodegradable materials (retain their form for a long time)【4:4†source】.
Why is it necessary to segregate our garbage at source?
It is necessary to segregate our garbage at source to practice waste management effectively, reduce health hazards, and save the environment from pollution.
List at least four environmental friendly practices that can help to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste or garbage.
Four environmental friendly practices include using things judiciously, not wasting food, refusing plastic bags, and developing eco-friendly habits.
What are the health risks faced by rag pickers? Suggest two measures for their safety.
Rag pickers face health risks like exposure to toxic substances and injuries. Two safety measures could include providing protective gear like gloves and masks, and offering medical check-ups.
Why should toxic waste, hospital waste, and soiled waste be disposed of with great care?
Toxic waste, hospital waste, and soiled waste should be disposed of with great care because they can cause serious health problems and environmental hazards, and may contain dangerous contaminants.
Mention some of the health hazards associated with open garbage dumps.
Some health hazards associated with open garbage dumps include the attraction of flies, mosquitoes, and animals, spread of water and food-borne diseases, air pollution, and risks from improperly disposed hazardous waste.
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