Question

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

• A. They change the texture of the soil.
• B. They reduce the fertility of the soil.
• C. Soil loses all its moisture.
• D. Soil becomes rich in organic components.

Answer 1

The correct option is B They reduce the fertility of the soil.

Plastic bags, fertilizers and other chemical pesticides change the delicate balance of soil, which is crucial for the survival of all dependent organisms. This causes the soil to become deficient in nutrients. This results in the reduction in the fertility of the soil.