Question

Why are plastic bags, pesticides and other chemicals considered bad for soil?

• A. They change the texture of the soil
• B. They change the natural chemistry of the soil and kill organisms living in the soil
• C. Soil becomes too heavy
• D. Soil becomes uneven in texture

Answer 1

The correct option is B

They change the natural chemistry of the soil and kill organisms living in the soil

Plastic bags, fertilizers and other chemical pesticides change the delicate balance of soil which is crucial for the survival of all plants and animals dependent on soil. Hence it causes many organisms and plants to die creating further imbalance in the entire natural system.