Question

How can toxic chemicals in the soil harm you? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

At sufficient dosages a large number of soil contaminants can cause death by exposure via direct contact, inhalation or ingestion of contaminants in groundwater contaminated through soil.

Answer 2

Toxic chemicals in the soil can harm by the consumption of plant parts as food.

• Plants absorb water and minerals from the soil. The absorption of toxic chemicals can result in their accumulation in the plant.
• The accumulation of toxic chemicals not only harms the plant but also humans. As the part of plants are used by humans for consumption as food, these toxic chemicals can find their way into our bodies.
• This can cause lethal disorders. Heavy metals, pesticides are some of the toxic chemicals that can cause neurodegenerative disorders, cancer etc.