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LAND POLLUTION : DEGRADATION OF EARTH
1. Land Pollution
Land pollution refers to the degradation or contamination of the Earth’s surface and soil due to human activities. It occurs when harmful substances such as solid waste, chemicals, plastics, pesticides, and industrial wastes accumulate on land. Land pollution reduces soil fertility, affects agricultural productivity, contaminates groundwater, and destroys natural habitats. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, mining, and improper waste disposal have intensified the problem worldwide. Polluted land can also pose serious health risks to humans and animals through contaminated food and water. Effective waste management, recycling, affores
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Understand land pollution causes including urbanization, mining, and waste disposal. Learn how soil degradation affects agriculture, groundwater, and human health with sustainable solutions.
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