Soil Pollutants Impact Quiz
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What is one potential impact of heavy metals in soil on human health?

  • Neurological disorders (correct)
  • Enhanced crop yield
  • Increase in soil fertility
  • Accelerated decomposition of organic matter
  • How can pesticides negatively affect soil microflora?

  • By improving nutrient cycling
  • By promoting beneficial bacteria growth
  • By causing a decline in microbial diversity (correct)
  • By increasing soil pH levels
  • What effect do microplastics have on plant growth?

  • They increase water retention in soil
  • They can obstruct root growth (correct)
  • They improve soil texture
  • They enhance nutrient absorption
  • Which of the following is a consequence of PAH contamination in soil?

    <p>Reduction in soil respiration rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What potential reproductive effect can soil pollutants have on humans?

    <p>Lowered birth weight of infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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