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Soil Pollution

Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry

Soil Pollution starts at 10 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Soil Pollution. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
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Context: A farmer notices that his crops are not growing well and suspects soil pollution. What steps should he take to confirm and address the problem?
Context: In a region, the use of chemical fertilizers has increased rapidly over the past decade. What long-term effects might this have on the soil and environment?
Describe how soil pollution can impact groundwater quality.
Describe the impact of soil pollution on soil microorganisms.
Describe the role of microorganisms in the natural cleaning of polluted soil.
Explain how excessive use of fertilizers can lead to soil pollution.
Explain how improper disposal of electronic waste contributes to soil pollution.
Explain the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants in soil.
Explain the term 'bioremediation' in the context of soil pollution.
Explain why children are more vulnerable to the effects of soil pollution than adults.
List two preventive measures to control soil pollution.
Name one organic pollutant that can contaminate soil.
Name two sources of soil pollution related to human activities.
State one harmful effect of soil pollution on human health.
State one reason why soil pollution is a global concern.
State one way in which soil pollution can affect animals.