what is meant by soil pollution? Give examples of any two sources of soil pollution.
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Common pollutants include herbicides and pesticides; litter and waste. Soil pollution is usually caused by mistreatment of the soil through poor cultivation or farming practices, industrial waste dumping and mineral utilization. Waste should be disposed of properly to avoid soil pollution.
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There are many different ways that soil can become polluted, such as seepage from a landfill, discharge of industrial waste into the soil, percolation of contaminated water into the soil, rupture of underground storage tanks, excess application of pesticides, herbicides or fertilizer, and solid waste seepage.
The sources polluting soil....⬇️
They include:
Petroleum related products like mineral oil, benzene, xylene, and toluene.
Heavy metals, like arsenic and lead.
Pharmaceutical compounds, including veterinary drugs found in manure.
Agriculture-related chemicals, like pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides.
Nuclear waste.
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