Match the following: 1. muncipal corporation a. water pollution 2. earthworms b. biodegradable 3. diseases c. vermicomposting 4. blue bins d. non-biodegradable 5. green bins e. drinking water

1-e The municipal corporation is the local governing body of cities and towns. It provides clean drinking water for the people. 2-c Earthworms convert the biodegradable waste into manure. This process is called vermicomposting. 3-a Water pollution is caused due to the release of harmful chemicals which are discarded by factories. It causes various diseases like cholera, diarrhoea, jaundice and dengue. 4-d Blue dustbins are used to dispose of the non-degradable wastes which do not decompose by the action of microorganisms. Examples of non-degradable wastes are plastic items, glass, etc. 5-b Green dustbins are used to dispose of the biodegradable wastes which can be converted into compost such as fruit and vegetable peel, paper, etc. 1. municipal corporation e. drinking water 2. earthworms c. vermicomposting 3. diseases a. water pollution 4. blue bins d. non-biodegradable things 5. green bins b. biodegradable things

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I Care 4 My Book of Environmental Awareness>Chapter 25 - Waste Disposal>Exercises>Q B

Match the following:

1. muncipal corporation	a. water pollution
2. earthworms	b. biodegradable
3. diseases	c. vermicomposting
4. blue bins	d. non-biodegradable
5. green bins	e. drinking water