SOIL POLLUTION

DEFINITION

Deterioration of the Earth's land surface and soli as result of human activities

CAUSES

Urbainisation

Chemicals

Fertilizers, pesticiders and insecticises used in agriculture

Chemical and nuclear plant

Mining activities: they remove topsoil and they can release chemicals into the air and soil

Deforestation

Atmospheric deposition from pollutiants presents in the air

CONSEQUENCES

Soil erosion

Desertification

Land degradation

Loss of fertile land for agriculture

It can damage human health because we eat contaminated food or ve drink contaminated water

Distrupt the food chain

Loss of habitat

SOLUTIONS

Reducing the production of waste

Using natural fertilizers

Preserving forests

Replanting trees (reforestation)

Reducing the using of non-biodegrable materials

Recycling