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SOIL POLLUTION :CAUSES AND REMEDIES

POLLUTION

When harmful substances contaminate the environment it is called pollution.

Pollution refers to the very bad condition of environment in terms of quantity and quality.

CAUSESChemicals and wastes from factories, hospitals, farms are dumped into the soil._these chemical wastes make soil poisonous for plants animals and people.

CAUSESIgnorance towards soil management and related systems.Unfavorable and harmful irrigation practices.Improper septic system and management and maintenance of the same.

CAUSES..Acid rainDeforestationGenetically modified plantsNuclear wastesMining and dumpingOil and fuel dumpingAgricultural practices ,such as application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.Drainage of contaminated surface water into soil.

Health effectsEcosystem effectsEFFECTS OF SOIL POLLUTIONReduction in the fertility of the soilEmission of toxic gasesContamination of underground water

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