Identify the sources of soil pollution from the following list: i) Industrial…
2020
Identify the sources of soil pollution from the following list: i) Industrial effluents ii) Eutrophication iii) Unscientific disposal of nuclear waste iv) Off-shore oil drilling v) Improper management of septic systems
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: C. i), iii), v) — Soil pollution can result from industrial effluents, hazardous or radioactive/nuclear waste disposed of unscientifically, and leakage or poor management of…
- A.
i), ii), iii)
- B.
ii), iii), iv)
- C.
i), iii), v)
- D.
ii), iv), v)
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Correct answer: C
Soil pollution can result from industrial effluents, hazardous or radioactive/nuclear waste disposed of unscientifically, and leakage or poor management of septic systems. Eutrophication is mainly associated with nutrient enrichment of water bodies, and off-shore oil drilling is primarily a marine/water pollution source in this context. Hence, the correct combination is i), iii) and v).