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Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste revision notes for ICSE Class 10 Geography: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Waste Management: Basic Idea

  • Waste management includes collection, segregation, composting and disposal.
  • Waste should be handled in a planned way to reduce pollution and disease.
  • Waste from homes, hotels, restaurants, offices and commercial areas must be separated at the source.
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2. Collection, Storage and Transportation of Waste

  • Proper collection of waste is an important responsibility of the municipality.
  • Collection must be organised area-wise by covered trucks, vans or rickshaws.
  • Day-to-day collection helps prevent the spread of diseases and environmental pollution.
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3. Segregation of Waste

  • Waste from residential areas, hotels, offices and commercial areas must be segregated at source into biodegradable and non-degradable waste.
  • Biomedical waste and industrial waste must not be mixed with municipal solid waste consisting of biodegradable garbage.
  • Waste should be separated into vegetable and fruit waste, leaves and garden waste, glass and paper waste, and toxic or non-biodegradable waste.
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4. Composting and Vermicomposting

  • Composting is a method of converting biodegradable organic waste into useful manure.
  • Garden waste like leaves, twigs, grass clippings, fruit peels and vegetable peels is dumped in a pit and covered with soil.
  • Composting decomposes organic waste into humus, which is a good fertiliser for plants.

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Segregation means separating waste into differentWaste should be collected regularly byWaste must be stored in coveredDumping means waste is thrown intoLandfills are large areas on

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What are the important topics in Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste for ICSE Class 10 Geography?
Key topics in Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste include Waste Management: Basic Idea, Collection, Storage and Transportation of Waste, Segregation of Waste, Composting and Vermicomposting. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Waste Generation nd Management- Methods of Safe Disposal of Waste. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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