Soil Pollution Quiz

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Which of the following is considered a major soil pollutant?

  • Chemical waste (correct)
  • Plastic waste
  • Biological waste
  • Glass waste

What are the potential health effects of radioactive elements present in polluted soil?

  • Respiratory infections and allergies
  • Cancer and bone deformities (correct)
  • Diabetes and heart disease
  • Obesity and arthritis

Which activity is NOT listed as a cause of soil pollution?

  • Mining
  • Agricultural practices
  • Industrial waste disposal
  • Deforestation (correct)

What is one of the effects of soil pollution on soil fertility?

<p>Reduces the ability to retain water (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can soil pollution be controlled?

<p>Treatment of industrial waste before disposal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Soil Pollution

  • Radioactive elements are considered a major soil pollutant.
  • Exposure to radioactive elements in polluted soil can lead to ionizing radiation, causing cancer, genetic mutations, and other health problems.
  • Construction activities are NOT listed as a cause of soil pollution.
  • Soil pollution can reduce soil fertility by altering the soil's pH levels, affecting nutrient availability, and decreasing microbial activity.
  • Soil pollution can be controlled through practices like waste segregation, recycling, and proper disposal of industrial waste, as well as adopting sustainable agricultural practices and reforestation efforts.

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