how is soil pollution caused?

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Removal of useful components from the soil and addition of substances that affect fertility of the soil and kill soil organisms is called soil pollution.
Sources of Soil Pollution:

Application of fertilizers & pesticides
Acid rain
Garbage
Industrial wastes
Radioactive substances
Night soil (human excreta mixed with soil)
Addition of non biodegradable substances

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