Question

Raju, a farmer gets his field checked for soil toxicity. The report shown high level of toxic chemicals in his field. How can these toxic chemicals in his field. Can these toxic chemicals in the soil harm the environment?

• A. They change the climate of the area
• B. They are absorbed by plants grown in the soil making the plants product unfit for consumption.
• C. They purify groundwater
• D. They get evaporated in the air causing air pollution.

Answer 1

The correct option is B They are absorbed by plants grown in the soil making the plants product unfit for consumption.

Soil pollution is becoming a significant issue. It can be caused naturally or due to human activities. Anyhow, human activities are pivotal in raising soil pollution. The high toxicity because of fertilizers, pesticides, industrial waste, etc, in soil all have resulted in degradation of the soil. The soil degradation and toxicity get transferred to the crops growing in it, making the plant products unfit for consumption.