Question

Mention any three causes of soil pollution.

Answer 1

Soil pollution: Soil pollution is described as the occurrence of hazardous compounds (pollutants or toxins) in such quantities in the soil to endanger human health and/or the environment.

Causes of soil pollution:

1. Soil pollution is caused by biodegradable waste.
2. Urban and domestic solid waste dumped into the soil.
3. Agricultural and chemical pesticides are used in the soil.