Land Pollution

Presenter Name- Dipankar Ghosh

BBA General
Roll No: 22234030762

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Introduction
Land pollution refers to the deterioration of
the earth’s land surfaces at and below
ground level. It is caused by the
accumulation of solid and liquid waste
materials that contaminate groundwater and
soil. These waste materials are often
referred to as municipal solid waste
(MSW), which includes both hazardous and
non-hazardous waste.

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 Causes of land
pollution:
o Deforestation
CAUSES OF o Soil erosion
LAND o Agricultural Activities
POLLUTION o Mining Activities
o Overcrowded Landfills
o Industrialization
o Nuclear Waste
o Sewage Treatment
o Littering.

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EFFECTS:
o Contamination of drinking water
o Polluted soil causes loss of fertile land for
agriculture
o Reduction in the availability of food
o Climate change, which causes an onslaught of
disastrous problems
o Causes including flash floods
o Irregular rainfalls 
o The endangerment and extinction of species
o Habitat destruction
o An increase in wildfires
o Increased soil pollutants can enter the body
o Increased human health issues

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PREVENTIONS FOR
LAND POLLUTION:
o Sustainable Agricultural
Practices
o Reforestation
o Solid Waste Treatments
o Reduce, Reuse and Recycle 
o Composting