Soil Pollution
Chemistry ⇒ Environmental Chemistry
Soil Pollution starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the impact of soil pollution on human health.
Describe the role of government regulations in controlling soil pollution.
Explain how improper disposal of industrial waste leads to soil pollution.
Explain how soil pollution can affect groundwater quality.
Explain how the excessive use of fertilizers leads to soil pollution.
Explain the difference between point source and non-point source soil pollution.
Explain the term 'bioaccumulation' in the context of soil pollution.
A soil sample contains 0.5 mg/kg of lead. If the safe limit is 0.3 mg/kg, by what percentage does the sample exceed the safe limit?
Which of the following is a biological indicator of soil pollution? (1) Earthworm population decline (2) Increased soil temperature (3) Higher sand content (4) Lower clay content
Which of the following is a chemical method for remediating polluted soil? (1) Soil washing (2) Phytoremediation (3) Composting (4) Crop rotation
Which of the following is a common indicator of soil pollution? (1) Increased earthworm population (2) Presence of dead vegetation (3) High crop yield (4) Increased soil porosity
Which of the following is a direct effect of acid rain on soil? (1) Increased pH (2) Decreased pH (3) Increased organic matter (4) Decreased water retention
Soil pollution is defined as the presence of ________ substances in soil that adversely affect its quality and ecosystem.
The accumulation of ________ in soil from the use of phosphate fertilizers can lead to toxicity in plants.
The presence of ________ in soil can inhibit the growth of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, affecting soil fertility.
The presence of ________ in soil can lead to the formation of acid mine drainage.
True or False: Composting organic waste can help reduce soil pollution.
True or False: Heavy metals such as lead and mercury can accumulate in soil and enter the food chain.
True or False: Leaching is a process that can transport soil pollutants to groundwater.
True or False: Soil pollution can affect the taste and nutritional value of crops.
