Environmentaleasy · Past Paper
Soil pollution is mainly caused by:
APlanting trees
BUse of pesticides and fertilizers
COrganic farming
DRainfall
✓ Correct Answer: B — Use of pesticides and fertilizers
Chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilizers accumulate in the soil, harming its natural fertility and organisms.
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