Which of the following statement/s is/are correct about the effects associated with the disposal of plastics?

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Plastics that get buried prevent rainwater from seeping into the ground

When plastics are burned they don’t produce any harmful gases

Most plastic wastes end up littering the roadsides

Both 1 and 3

answer is D.

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Effects associated with disposal of plastics include littering of roadsides and prevention of rainwater from seeping into the ground.
When plastics are burned for disposal, harmful substances are released into the atmosphere. Those who breathe in these gases are more likely to develop heart disease. Additionally, they harm the neurological system and result in additional asthmatic issues for those who already have them. In landfills, plastic buried underground can release dangerous chemicals that seep into the groundwater. A similar amount of energy is utilised in the production of plastics, which uses about 4% of the world's total oil output as a feedstock.

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