8.5 - EFFECTS OF SOIL POLLUTION
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Practice Questions
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Define soil pollution.
💡 Hint: Think about what types of substances can harm the soil.
What does biomagnification mean?
💡 Hint: How do chemicals affect animals higher in the food chain?
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What is a major effect of soil pollution on agriculture?
💡 Hint: Think about how chemicals affect plant growth.
True or False: Recycling has no impact on soil pollution.
💡 Hint: Consider how reducing waste can influence soil health.
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Propose a detailed plan to mitigate soil pollution in an urban setting. Include at least three strategies with justification.
💡 Hint: Consider community involvement and regulatory measures.
Explore the potential health effects linked to consuming crops grown in contaminated soil. Discuss the possible pathways of exposure.
💡 Hint: Think about how toxins can enter the body.
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