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what is soil pollution

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Answered by Vihi2102
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The depletion of the quality of soil due to the introduction of such materials that reduce its fertility(soil pollutants) is called soil pollution.
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Answered by BrainlyRacer
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Pollution

Odum define the term 'pollution'.

⇒ Undesirable change in physical, chemical and biological properties of air, water and soil, which directly or indirectly affect human beings, is called pollution.  

⇒ Pollution causing agents or substances are called pollutants.

Soil pollution

⇒ Toxicity of soil increases as a result of chemical wastes, which has adverse effect on human beings.

⇒ Excessive use of nitrogen fertilizers has increased level of nitrates in sol, which is responsible for blue-baby syndrome.

⇒ Major cause of soil pollution is disposal of plastics.

⇒ Plastic articles are non-biodegradable, i.e., they cannot be decomposed.

Biological pathogens play important role in soil pollution.

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