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When land surface gets contaminated due to dumping of wastes it is called.

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landslide

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landfilling

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land pollution

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dumping

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The correct option is C land pollution
Land pollution is caused due to contamination of the surface of Earth. Dumping of wastes deteriorates the land and pollutes it. Recycling and reusing of wastes can prevent the dumping of wastes and protect the land from getting polluted.

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