Question

define soil pollution. explain its causes and effects.

Answer 1

Explanation:

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

Illegal dumping of the solid wastes, polluted water absorbed by the soil, use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, dumping of minerals, oils, and radioactive wastes are the major causes of soil pollution (Cachada et al. 2018). Soil fertility is severely affected due to the above-mentioned factors.

Answer 2

• Answer:
• Illegal dumping of the solid wastes, polluted water absorbed by the soil, use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, dumping of minerals, oils, and radioactive wastes are the major causes of soil pollution.
• Soil fertility is severely affected due to the above-mentioned factors.