Question

What is soil pollution? Name the different type of soil pollutant

Answer 1

Soil pollution is contamination of the soil by human and natural activities that can lead to the soil being harmful to living organisms. 

Types of soil pollutants:
-Industrial pollutants---waste from industries like sugar industry
-Biological pollutants---animal,bird and human excreta 
-Agricultural wastes----chemical fertilizers
-Radioactive pollutants----explosions from nuclear plants
-Urban pollutants---sewage wastes

Answer 2

Explanation:

Soil contamination or soil pollution as part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotics (human-made) chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. It is typically caused by industrial activity, agricultural chemicals or improper disposal of waste................