14. NATURAL RESOURCES
. How is soil pollution occur ? State the effect of it.
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Answer:
According to Pollution Issues, soil pollution naturally contributes to air pollution by releasing volatile compounds into the atmosphere - so the more toxic compounds soil contains, the greater the air pollution it creates - and can lead to water pollution if toxic chemicals leach into groundwater or if contaminated
Answer:
Soil contamination or soil pollution as part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotics (human-made) chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. It is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals or improper disposal of waste.
EFFECTS:
It will increase the exposure to toxic and harmful chemicals thus increasing health threats to people living nearby and on the degraded land. Living, working or playing in the contaminated soil can lead to respiratory diseases, skin diseases, and other diseases. Moreover, it can cause other health problems.
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