2. Introduction
Definition of Land Pollution :
(a) Degradation of Earth’s land surfaces often
caused
by human activities & their misuse of land
resources
(b) Destruction of Earth’s surface & soil that
caused by
human activities, which related to business
activities
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Land pollution is occurs when waste is not
3. Top Five Land Polluted
Countries
1-Mongolia
2-Botswana
3-Pakistan
4-Senegal
5-Saudi Arabia
4. Land Pollution in Mongolia
Soil degradation and pollution becoming very
serious problem in Mongolia, recently.
Up to 60 % of soil cover affected by soil
erosion and soil fertility declining.
Result of soil pollution in several places in
Mongolia died livestock, and human health
problem. Such as Khongor and Boroo.
5. Land Pollution in Pakistan
In Pakistan, the pollution problems
have been rising seen it got its
independence.
Pakistan generates 47,920 tonnes of
solid wastes per day.
7. (1) Mining Activity
Heavy minerals, sulfuric acid and other
toxic material leak from mining waste into
soil.
Huge hole is created at the bottom of the
surface which created a big mining pool.
12. (1) Distraction for tourist
The city looses its attraction as tourist
destination
Tourism in that particular area drop
It lead to loss of revenue for state
government and also affect business
activities in that country
13. (2) Soil Pollution
Decrease in soil fertility and therefore
decrease in soil yield.
Generally crops can’t grow and flourish in
polluted soil. Yet, if some crops mange to
grow, they would be poisonous enough to
cause serious health problem in people
consuming them.
18. (1) Reduce, Recycle and
Reuse.
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Reduce the amount of litter, recycle the waste
that can be recycled and reuse those that can
still be used.
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AKA the 3Rs
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Practiced in almost every single country in the
world
