Question

1. What is soil pollution? What factors are responsible for it? Suggest two methods of preventing or reducing soil pollution.



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Answer 1

Soil contamination or soil pollution as part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotic chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. It is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals, or improper disposal of waste.


Soil pollution is mostly caused by mindless human activities such as:
Industrial waste. ...
Deforestation. ...
Excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides. ...
Garbage pollution. ...
Climate change. ...
Loss of soil fertility. ...
Impact on human health. ...
Reforestation.



Contribute less waste to help prevent soil pollution. Purchase glass and other reusable containers instead of throwing away plastic or paper regularly. Recycle paper and plastic through your local waste management company to reduce the amount of waste that is sent to a landfill.

Answer 2

Answer:

Soil pollution is defined as the presence of toxic chemicals (pollutants or contaminants) in soil, in high enough concentrations to pose a risk to human health and/or the ecosystem.

factors responsible for soil pollution are

chemical substances

insecticides,

oil spills,

landfill dumps

industrial waste etc

Afforestation Planting more trees reduces soil erosion. Contour Ploughing Ploughing land in furrows across the natural slope of the land helps trap water and prevent the washing away of top soil along with it.