VP #3: What causes Soil Pollution

When is soil said to be contaminated?

• Soil is contaminated when it is rich in organic matter.
• Soil is contaminated when it contains harmful substances or pollutants.
• Soil is contaminated when it is too wet and muddy.
• Soil is contaminated when it is dry and lacks nutrients.

What is soil pollution?

• The natural process of soil formation

• The growth of too many plants in one area

• The contamination of soil with harmful substances

• The presence of too much water in the soil

Which of the following is a cause of soil pollution?

• Cleaning up trash

• Using too many pesticides

• Planting more trees

• Recycling waste

What can we do to help prevent soil pollution?

• Use more paper towels

• Throw trash anywhere

• Recycle and reduce waste

• Ignore the problem

How much topsoil is lost each year due to land pollution?

• 24 million tons

• 24 billion tons

• 24 thousand tons

• 24 hundred tons