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Give a reason for the following: Poor waste management causes soil depletion.

Question

Give a reason for the following:

Poor waste management causes soil depletion.

Give Reasons

Solution

Poor waste management causes soil depletion because pollutants and leachate from dumped/uncontrolled waste contaminate the soil, disrupt soil microbes and nutrient balance, and leave non‑biodegradable residues that degrade soil quality and fertility.

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Chapter 20: Waste Management - I: Impact of Waste Accumulation - EXERCISES [Page 257]