Biology
land pollution
Group members
Tushima Sawh
Kenasha Moohan
Sayeed Hassan
Navesh Bahadur
Timila Deonarine
Jaadan Sarjue
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What is land pollution ------------------------------- 3
How it affects the environment ------------------- 4
How do we as humans contribute to the problem --- 5-7
Some possible solutions -------------------- 8
Summary ------------------------------------- 9
Reference ------------------------------------ 10
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What is land pollution
Land pollution refers to the degradation of the Earth’s
land surface caused by human activities as they
continue to practice improper use of the man-made
resources and misuse their land resources. This occurs
when chemicals and other polluted substance or
materials are improperly disposed of, leading to
contamination.
It mostly disrupts the natural balance of the
ecosystem, affecting soil fertility, plant growth and the
health of the residents of the environment
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HOW IT AFFECTS THE
ENVIRONMENT
Land pollution affect the environment in several
different ways:
- It reduces soil quality making it hard for plants to
grow
- The polluted land can release harmful chemical
into water sources, threatening drinking water and
aquatic life.
- It can also lead to a loss of biodiversity as many
species struggle to survive in contaminated areas.
The loss of biodiversity occurs as species struggle to
adapt to the contaminated habitats leading to the
decrease in population.
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HOW DO WE AS HUMANS
CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROBLEM
Humans are the biggest pollutants. They pollute the
land in several different ways, for example:
Improper Waste Disposal
One of the major causes of land pollution is Improper
Waste Disposal. When people throw away their trash
indiscriminately, it can end up in landfill, or on the
ground, where it takes hundreds of years to decompose.
This includes plastic bags, bottles and other non-
biodegradable materials that speaks harm to the
environment.
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INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
Industrial activities that include mining, constructing
and manufacturing can also contribute to land pollution.
These activities release harmful chemicals and toxins
into the soil which therefore contaminates the land
resulting in the loss of agricultural produce or the
spreading of sickness. Some industrial waste includes
oil, chemicals, masonry dirt or gravel etc.
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Agricultural practice
The overuse of pesticides and fertilizers can result in
land pollution. These chemicals seep into the soil,
contaminating it, making the growth of the plants
difficult. Additionally, the use of plastic mulch and
other non-biodegradable materials used in agriculture
can also result in the land being polluted.
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Some Possible Solutions
The greatest prevention of land pollution are the
three R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle)
Purchase biodegradable materials.
Create posters to educate people on the
harmfulness littering can cause to the land or
environment.
Dispose of waste properly by throwing all garbage
in a nearby bin.
Make good use of disposal services provided in the
community.
Community members or residents can practice a
cleanup campaign.
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Summary
Land pollution is the degradation of the Earth’s land
surface cause by human activities such as improper
disposal of chemicals and other wastes, overuse of
agricultural fertilizers etc. this disrupts the ecosystem
by contaminating the soil, reducing fertility and plant
growth. Land pollution can also harm the water sources
and aquatic life, leading to a loss of biodiversity, as
species struggle to survive in a contaminated
environment. The overall impact extends to the entire
food chain and threatens the health of the residents and
other living organisms. This can be prevented if the
residents co-operate and practice in cleanup campaigns
and follow the concept of the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse
and Recycle.
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REFERENCE
o BYJU”
oScience For all
o Soil contamination - Wikipedia
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