What Is Soil Pollution? [pic] What Is Soil Pollution? Soil pollution results from the build up of contaminants‚ toxic compounds‚ radioactive materials‚ salts‚ chemicals and cancer-causing agents. The most common soil pollutants are hydrocarbons‚ heavy metals (cadmium‚ lead‚ chromium‚ copper‚ zinc‚ mercury and arsenic)‚ herbicides‚ pesticides‚ oils‚ tars‚ PCBs and dioxins. Until the 1970s‚ there was little talk of soil pollution and its devastating effects. In the 1980s‚ the U.S. Superfund was
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2/26/2013 SOIL MECHANICS 1 KAEA 2132 - Phase diagram & phase relationship - Soil-Aggregate Basic Relationship Dr. Meldi Suhatril Department of Civil Engineering‚ Faculty of Engineering‚ University of Malaya. Review : o Soil is inherently multiphase material (Generally consists of three phases) i. Solid phase ii. Liquid phase iii. Gaseous phase 3 – Phase system: AIR WATER Vv Va Vw Vs Wa= 0 Ww Ws = o It can also be TWO PHASE material i. With solid + Gaseous (DRY STATE)
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TYPES OF SOIL TYPE OF SOIL FORMATION CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AREAS CROPS ALLUVIAL SOIL They are because of deposition of silt brought down by rivers Rich in minerals such as potash‚ phosphoric acid and lime. These soils also extend in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Found in the deltas of Mahanadi‚ Kaveri‚ Krishna‚ Godavari rivers hence are called deltaic soil. Wheat Types of alluvial soil :khaddar ‚banger Coarse soils are common in Chos‚ Duars and Terai BLACK SOIL Formed by weathering of solidifying
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Podzols In soil science‚ podzols (also known as podsols or Spodosols) are the typical soils of coniferous or boreal forests. They are also the typical soils of eucalypt forests and headlands in southern Australia. The name Podzol is derived from the Russian words pod = under and zola = ash. Characteristics of Podzol soils - Deep organic layer comprising L (litter)‚ F (fermenting organic matter) and H (humus) forest‚ less under moorland - An ash-grey‚ structure less‚ silica rich E or elluvial
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Definition of Salination (b.) The formation of Salination (c.) Effect of Salination (d.) Areas covered by Salnation (e.) Agencies responsible for it. C. CONCLUSION (a.) Process of Desalination of Soil (b.) Solution us in prevention of Salination or minimizing Salination (c.) Soil Salinity Control TOPIC: SALINATION: THE EFFECT IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT For how many decades‚ years‚ and days our country struggle lots of hateful problems.
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Extra Credit MGT 462/November 16‚ 2009 Water Conservation I have attended the presentation about water conservation techniques that each of us can use in our everyday life to ensure the sustainable development of resources and especially water. The presenter on the water conservation was a man who is in charge of the water preservation in Santa Monica. The presentation was very interesting and had great deal of information about proven water conservation tactics. The topics covered included everything
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three major causes of soil erosion: overgrazing‚ over cultivation‚ and deforestation. Together‚ these three problems cause more problems by creating unsustainable societies. Luckily‚ overgrazing‚ over cultivation‚ and deforestation can be fixed and the unsustainable society becomes a sustainable one. Overgrazing is when there are more animals in comparison to land‚ meaning that there isn’t as much food for the animals to eat‚ like grass and plants. When this happens‚ the soil becomes bare and exposed
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1. INTRODUCTION The stability and life of any structure – a building‚ an airport‚ a road‚ dams‚ levees – depend on the stability‚ strength‚ and deformation of soils.[1] Unfortunately‚ due to the uncertainties of the world’s natural materials‚ the study of geotechnical engineering‚ and soil mechanics in particular‚ is both challenging and necessary. The following report is a compilation of the results acquired as a result of two laboratories performed by Group 13 at McMaster University on February
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Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting endangered plant and animal species and their habitats. Among the goals of wildlife conservation are to ensure that nature will be around for future generations to enjoy and to recognize the importance of wildlife andwilderness lands to humans.[1] Many nations have government agencies dedicated to wildlife conservation‚ which help to implement policies designed to protect wildlife. Numerous independent nonprofit organizations also promote various
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Home Soil is a story written by Irene Zabytko that takes place in Chicago during the Vietnam War. Bohdan‚ the narrator?s son‚ is the main character of the plot. His interaction with his father throughout the story proves that he is suppressing the pain that is within him. What led to this is the message that Zabytko intended for the reader; opportunities do not exist forever. Throughout the short story Bohdan displays regret‚ dwelling‚ and absolution as he realizes an opportunity has come and gone
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