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Waste Management - I — Geography STD 10 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10GeographyWaste Management - I2 Marks
Question
Enumerate the ill effects of soil pollution.
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Answer

(i) The harmful chemical substances present in soil dissolve in water and percolates with water, polluting the groundwater.
(ii) Percolation of fertilizers and pesticides from agricultural fields lead to eutrophication in water bodies.
(iii) Polluted soil is infertile and thus becomes unfit for growing crops.

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