Question

Define soil pollution?

Answer 1

Soil is a mixture consists of definite proportion of minerals, organic matter, gases and water. When the definite proportion in mixture is changed due to human activities or some other elements are mixed in soil, which brings change in the structure and property, or destroy the property, then soil gets contaminated and looses its natural property.This is known as soil pollution.

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Answer 2

Soil contamination or soil pollution as part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotic (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.