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Which of the following is a major source of soil contamination?

AIndustries

BRainfall

CSunlight

DWind

Answer:

A. Industries

Read Explanation:

  • Soil gets contaminated through a number ways which is referred to as soil pollution.

  • Soil can be contaminated with pollutants from different sources like industries and agricultural practices.

  • Soil pollution occurs due to human activities such as deforestation, unscientific agricultural practices, and plastic usage

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