Question

Discuss main reasons for pollution of soil in detail.

Answer 1

Reasons for the pollution of soil can be categorised into two;

A.Man made Pollutants- These type of pollutants can be industrial or accidental.

i)accidental spills and leaks

ii)Foundry activities

iii)Mining activities

iv)Chemical waste dumping

v)Cracked paint chips

vi)Storage of waste in landfills

B.Natural Pollutants-The following natural processes may also have an influence on the human released toxic chemicals into the soil.

I)Natural accumulation

II)Natural production

III)Leaks from sewer lines