Excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides in agricultural fields mainly leads to ______ pollution.

Soil

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The correct options are
A
Soil

B
soil

Excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides in agricultural fields leads to the degradation of soil quality. Synthetic fertilisers and pesticides introduce very harmful compounds into the environment, contaminating soil, air, surface and underground water.

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Excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides in agricultural fields mainly leads to ______ pollution.

The correct options are A Soil B soil Excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides in agricultural fields leads to the degradation of soil quality. Synthetic fertilisers and pesticides introduce very harmful compounds into the environment, contaminating soil, air, surface and underground water.

The correct options are
A
Soil

B
soil

Excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides in agricultural fields leads to the degradation of soil quality. Synthetic fertilisers and pesticides introduce very harmful compounds into the environment, contaminating soil, air, surface and underground water.