Uncover the Perils of Soil Pollution
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of soil pollution?

  • Industrial activity
  • Agricultural chemicals
  • Natural soil environment (correct)
  • Improper waste disposal

    • Which of the following is an example of solid waste?

  • Plastics (correct)
  • Domestic washings
  • Chemicals
  • Waste water

    • What are polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons?

  • Petroleum hydrocarbons
  • Lead and other heavy metals
  • Naphthalene (correct)
  • Pesticides

    • What is the term for unwanted or useless materials?

    <p>Waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for waste that can be degraded?

    <p>Bio-degradable waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Soil pollution is caused by the presence of natural soil environment?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Soil contamination is typically caused by industrial activity?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Petroleum hydrocarbons are examples of soil contaminating chemicals?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Liquid waste includes domestic washings and waste water from manufacturing industries?

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Bio-degradable waste cannot be degraded?

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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