Question

The effect of polluted water on soil is, that

• A. It decreases fertility
• B. It contaminates ground water
• C. It renders soil acidic or basic
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of the above

Correct option: D.

1. The introduction of unwanted and toxic substances that degrades the quality of water is called water pollution.
2. The use of polluted or contaminated water for agricultural practices leads to the following effects:

• It decreases soil fertility.
• It reduces the nutrients present in the soil.
• It contaminates the groundwater.
• It renders the soil acidic or basic.
• It also leads to soil erosion.