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Question
What actions destroy the Earth? How will you change it?
Solution
Human beings are responsible for deteriorating nature. The following activities destroy the Earth:
- Industrialisation:
Industries release poisonous gases into the environment. Solid waste is discharged into land and water bodies, polluting the land and water. - Emission of harmful gases:
Vehicles emit a huge amount of harmful gases that pollute the air. - Construction:
Agricultural lands are used for construction. - Deforestation:
We destroy forests for urbanisation. It leads to the destruction of the natural habitat of many wild animals and birds. - Nuclear testing:
Uncontrolled release of radioactive materials causes several harmful health effects on human beings and animals. We can change it by not polluting the air, water, and land.
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