Question

causes,effects of soil pollution and measures to control it​

Answer 1

Answer:

Plants absorb many of these pesticides and when they decompose, they cause soil pollution since they become a part of the land. 3. Lack of proper Waste Disposal: Modern lifestyle, urban as well as rural, produces huge amount of waste and lack of waste management procedures adds to the problem of soil pollution.

Answer 2

Explanation:

CAUSES:

1. Excessive use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides.
2. Improper disposal of waste [Lack of proper methods of waste disposal].
3. Mining, deep excavation.
4. Deforestation, etc..

EFFECTS:

1. Generation of toxic dust.
2. Adverse effect on ecosystem.
3. Ecological imbalance.
4. Decreased soil fertility and hence decreased yield of plants, etc..

MEASURES TO CONTROL SOIL POLLUTION:

1. Afforestation.
2. Ploughing along the contours, strip cropping, planting shelter belts to reduce soil erosion.
3. Promotion of Organic Farming.
4. Proper and clean disposal of solid and liquid waste [Proper waste management], etc..

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