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What is soil pollution |
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Answer» Soil Pollution:- Soil is an natural LAYER on the surface of earth, but sometimes, some of living organism's practices can be harmful for soil. It's known as soil POLLUTION. Soil pollution is a process in which there is occurence of change in physical and chemical conditions of soil. Sources of soil pollution:- • Solid wastes like garbage, plastic, cans and BOTTLES thrown into soil, causes soil pollution. • Pesticides and harmful chemicals sprayed in FIELDS. • Excessive using of artificial fertilizers also causes soil pollution. • Over irrigation in fields, can lead to soil pollution, like in Haryana and Punjab. Methods to control soil pollution:- • By REDUCING uses of chemicals or artificial products in fields, we can control it. • Planting more and more trees and stop afforestation can reduce the soil pollution. • By removing industrial waste from soil. |
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