Humus form is the features of the topsoil and plant litter in a biome, such as mull humus form in deciduous forest or mor humus form in coniferous forest. Dead organic matter, such as leaves, decompos
Mull humus profile in an oak forest
Moder humus profile in an oak forest
Soil contamination, soil pollution, or land pollution as a part of land degradation is caused by the presence of xenobiotic chemicals or other alteration in the natural soil environment. It is typical
Excavation showing soil contamination at a disused gasworks in England
E-waste processing in Agbogbloshie, Ghana. Improper disposal of manufactured goods and industrial wastes, often means that communities in the global south have to process goods. Especially without proper protections, heavy metals and other contaminates can seep into the soil, and create water pollution and air pollution.
This area is contaminated with stagnant water and refuse, making the environment unhygienic.