Question

humans contact in soil increases​

Answer 1

Answer:

Increases the risk of Infection

Answer 2

Human and Soil Interactions

Human and Soil InteractionsSince soil is so vital to human life, humans have to move and manipulate it in order to utilize it. This, however, can lead to environmental problems, soil loss, and degradation. Soil degradation is a human-induced or natural process which impairs the capacity of soil to function. As an example, in 3000 BC, the Sumerians built large cities in the deserts of Southern Mesopotamia. Using irrigation, they farmed the desert soils and created large food surpluses that made their civilization possible. But around 2200 BC, the civilization collapsed. Scientists debate why, but one reason may be tied to the soil. Irrigating in dry climates can cause a buildup of salt, a process called salinization. Few crops can tolerate salt. The soil in this region still remains too salty to grow crops. Other activities that degrade the soil include contamination, desertification, and erosion.

The bottom of the page has links to soil erosion and desertification fact sheets for download and printing.