Read the statement and choose the correct option. Causes of pollution 1
Modern farming often requires the use of man-made chemical pesticides, and when concentrated in the soil, these chemicals can be harmful to the ecosystem. Heavy industry can cause soil pollution due to the build-up of heavy metals and other toxic substances. The nuclear energy industry also produces radioactive waste that requires careful storage and burial, as any leakage of this material has the potential to contaminate soil for hundreds, and even thousands, of years.
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