Soil pollution refers to the degradation of soil quality caused by human activities such as the inappropriate use and disposal of chemicals, waste, and other contaminants. Alternative terms used to refer to this issue include soil contamination, land pollution, and soil toxicity. Soil degradation, soil poisoning, and soil fouling may also be used. The negative impacts of soil pollution can have severe consequences on food production, biodiversity, and human health. It is important to raise awareness about this issue and take action to prevent further degradation of our soil and ecosystems.