Geography
State any two effects each of soil pollution on human beings and environment.
Answer
Effects of soil pollution on human beings are -
- Soil contains many pathogenic bacteria, viruses and intestinal worms which are transmitted to man by the consumption of fruits and vegetables. These pathogens cause various types of diseases.
- Radioactive fallout on vegetation is the source of radioisotopes which enter the food chain through the grazing animals. Some of these radioisotopes cause abnormalities.
Effects of soil pollution on environment are-
- Nitrogenous fertilisers produce toxic concentration of nitrate and nitrite in the leaves.
- Land and soil pollution is responsible for loss of fertility and productivity of soil.
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