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Mention three reasons as to why the dumping of waste may be harmful.
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Solution
The three reasons why the dumping of waste may be harmful are:
- The chemicals that are disposed of by dumping them into our waterways like streams, rivers and aquifers make it unsafe to use for drinking and agricultural purposes.
- Dumping makes the waste rot and decomposes producing harmful gases like CO2 and methane both of which are greenhouse gases contributing to global warming.
- Open dumping also provides a place for germs, insects and other vectors to grow and spread diseases.
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