The toxic chemicals present in the soil can decrease soil fertility and therefore decrease in the soil yield, this is the __________.

water pollution

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soil pollution

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air pollution

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B soil pollution
B. Soil Pollution

The toxic chemicals present in the soil can decrease soil fertility and therefore decrease in the soil yield. The contaminated soil is then used to produce fruits and vegetables which lacks quality nutrients and may contain some poisonous substance to cause serious health problems in people consuming them.

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