Why is burning dry leaves in open grounds harmful to the environment, whereas composting them is beneficial?

Why is burning dry leaves in open grounds harmful to the environment, whereas composting them is beneficial?
  1. Burning releases toxic smoke and kills topsoil organisms, while composting creates rich organic manure.
  2. Burning destroys atmospheric carbon dioxide, while composting removes oxygen from soil.
  3. Burning encourages earthworm growth, while composting destroys beneficial microbes.
  4. Burning converts leaf nitrogen into liquid water, while composting dries up groundwater.

Solution

Burning organic waste generates air pollutants like carbon monoxide and damages soil microbes due to high heat, whereas composting safely recycles plant nutrients back into soil.

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