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Question
State any two effects of soil pollution on human beings.
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Solution
- Soil harbors numerous harmful bacteria, viruses, and intestinal worms that can be transmitted to humans through the consumption of contaminated fruits and vegetables. These pathogens are responsible for causing a variety of diseases.
- Radioactive fallout on plants introduces radioisotopes into the food chain, particularly through grazing animals. Some of these radioisotopes can lead to abnormalities in living organisms.
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