Question

List some substances which pollute the soil.​

Answer 1

Answer:

pesticides, herbicides, ammonia, petroleum hydrocarbons, lead, nitrate, mercury, naphthalene,industrial wastes

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Examples of Soil Contaminants

There is a large variety of pollutants that could poison the soil. Examples of the most common and problematic soil pollutants can be found below.

Lead (Pb)

Potential sources: lead paint, mining, foundry activities, vehicle exhaust, construction activities, agriculture activities

Mercury (Hg)

Potential sources: mining, incineration of coal, alkali and metal processing, medical wastev, olcanoes and geologic deposits, accumulation in plants & vegetables grown on polluted soils

Arsenic (As)

Potential sources: mining, coal-fired power plants, lumber facilities, electronics industry, foundry activities, agriculture, natural accumulation

Copper (Cu)

Potential sources: mining, foundry activities; construction activities

Zinc (Zn)

Potential sources: mining; foundry activities; construction activities

Nickel (Ni)

Potential sources: mining; foundry activities; construction activities

PAHs (polyaromatic hydrocarbons)

Potential sources: coal burning, vehicle emissions, accumulation in plants & vegetables grown on polluted soils; cigarette smoke; wildfires, agricultural burning; wood burning, constructions

Herbicides/Insecticides

Potential sources: agricultural activities; gardening