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Understanding Soil Composition and Pollution

Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth's crust and is a mixture of organic materials, weathered rock, and minerals to support plant growth. It has a profile of horizons including an organic O-horizon and three mineral layers. Soil types include sandy, clayey, loamy, and sandy loam soils. Soil pollution is caused by industrial wastes, urban wastes, and metallic pollutants, and can be controlled through tree plantation, recycling, and soil conservation. Maintaining soil health is important for our environment and economy.

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Understanding Soil Composition and Pollution

Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth's crust and is a mixture of organic materials, weathered rock, and minerals to support plant growth. It has a profile of horizons including an organic O-horizon and three mineral layers. Soil types include sandy, clayey, loamy, and sandy loam soils. Soil pollution is caused by industrial wastes, urban wastes, and metallic pollutants, and can be controlled through tree plantation, recycling, and soil conservation. Maintaining soil health is important for our environment and economy.

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PRESENTATION BASED ON SOIL

Submitted by
Kumari Soni Guriya
17MSCH023
M.Sc-IV

Ranchi women’s college Ranchi

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF


1.Dr.NEETA SINHA 2.Dr.SHOBHANA SHARAN
SOIL

Soil is the upper most part of the earth crust and is a


mixture of organic as well as weathered rock and materials
necessary for the plant growth.
COMPOSITION OF SOIL

1 Mineral matter 45%

2 Organic matter 5%

3 Soil water 25%

4 Soil air 25%


THE SOIL PROFILE

A vertical section
of soil is called soil
profile. Soils have
four horizons-an
organic or O-
horizon and three
mineral horizons.
Types of soil
1.Sandy Soils

2.Clayey Soils

3.Loamy Soils

4.Sandy Loam Soils

5.Clay Loam Soils


SOIL POLLUTION

Soil Pollution By

1.Industrial wastes

2.Urban wastes

3.Metallic pollutants
CONTROL OF SOIL POLLUTION

1. Plantation of
trees

2. Recycling of trees

3. Conservation of soil
Conclusion:
Thus we have conclude about what are soil and the
causes of soil pollution and effects of soil pollution.
Since we have to realise the importance of soil
prevention and steps to be taken to reduce soil
pollution.

MAKE SOIL HEALTH AND WEALTH…

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