Question

what is soil pollution and what are the factors responsible for it?

Answer 1

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Soil pollution is the contamination of soil with harmful substances that can adversely affect the quality of the soil and the health of those living on it. There are many factors responsible for soil pollution such as chemical substances and insecticides, oil spills, landfill dumps and industrial waste etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Contamination of soil by the presence of toxic substances is called soil pollution.

Factors responsible for soil pollution are:

• Excessive use of pesticides in Agriculture

• Excessive Industrial activities

• Inefficient disposal of wastes.