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Question
What do you mean by the following terms?
Dumping
Solution
Dumping: Wastes are dumped in open spaces located far away from the limits of the city. This kind of waste disposal is not safe and has many limitations. The dumping of different types of wastes makes dumping grounds a breeding ground of mosquitoes, flies etc.
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