Question

Reshma going to talk about controlling measures of soil pollution. prepare a write up for her.

Answer 1

1 .Effluents should be properly treated before discharging them on the soil.

2. Solid wastes should be properly collected and disposed off by appropriate method.

3. Metals should be recovered from scrap and disposed materials.

4. Materials like paper, glass and plastics can be recycled.

5. Use of pesticides can be reduced by adopting biological control of pests.

6. Use of cattle dung and agricultural wastes in biogas plants should be encouraged. 

Answer 2

soil pollution as part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotic   chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. It is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals, or improper disposal of waste.