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SOIL POLLUTION






    Mixing of harmful waste into soil is called


     soil pollution.


        Causes

        Excessive use of pesticides and fertilisers.

        Poor method of irrigation.

        Dumping of solid waste.

        Deforestation.
        Overgrazing.





     Effects of soil pollution are


        Deterioration in quality of soil.
        Soil erosion.

        Decrease in quality of crops.

        Contaminates water bodies.
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