Land & Soil Pollution

How does land and soil pollution affect biodiversity?

• Land and soil pollution can lead to a decrease in biodiversity by harming organisms and disrupting ecosystems.

• Land and soil pollution has no impact on biodiversity

• Biodiversity thrives in polluted environments

• Land and soil pollution only affects non-living components of ecosystems

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What are some prevention methods for land and soil pollution?

• Improper waste disposal

• Deforestation

• Increasing pesticide and chemical use

• Reducing pesticide and chemical use, proper waste disposal, sustainable agriculture, reforestation, soil erosion control

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Name a chemical pollutant commonly found in polluted land and soil.

• Cadmium

• Lead

• Arsenic

• Mercury

How can waste management help reduce land and soil pollution?

• Dumping waste in water bodies

• Leaving waste uncovered in open areas

• Burning waste openly

• Proper waste disposal, recycling, and composting

Explain the impact of land and soil pollution on plant species.

• Land and soil pollution can lead to stunted growth, reduced crop yields, and even death of plant species.

• Land and soil pollution has no impact on plant species

• Pollution in land and soil benefits plant growth

• Plant species thrive in polluted environments

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Discuss the importance of recycling in preventing land and soil pollution.

• Recycling increases soil pollution by releasing harmful chemicals during the process

• Recycling reduces waste in landfills, preventing soil and groundwater contamination, and decreases the need for raw materials extraction, which can cause habitat destruction and soil degradation.

• Recycling has no impact on preventing land and soil pollution

• Recycling leads to excessive resource consumption, worsening pollution

What are the effects of chemical pollutants on soil fertility?

• Chemical pollutants increase soil fertility

• Chemical pollutants only affect soil color

• Chemical pollutants have no impact on soil fertility

• Chemical pollutants can alter pH levels, reduce nutrient availability, disrupt soil microbial activity, and cause toxic buildup in plants.

How can composting be used as a waste management technique to reduce soil pollution?

• Composting breaks down organic waste into nutrient-rich soil, reducing the amount of waste that would otherwise contribute to soil pollution.

• Composting increases the acidity of the soil

• Composting releases harmful chemicals into the soil

• Composting attracts pests that further pollute the soil

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Name a method to remediate soil contaminated with heavy metals.

• Thermal desorption

• Chemical oxidation

• Phytoremediation

• Bioremediation

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Why is it important to properly dispose of electronic waste to prevent soil pollution?

• Throwing electronic waste in the ocean is a better alternative

• Burying electronic waste in the backyard helps the soil

• Proper disposal of electronic waste prevents soil pollution by avoiding the release of harmful substances into the environment.

• Leaving electronic waste in open fields has no impact on soil pollution