Natural weathering is a natural process that does not involve human activities and does not contribute to soil contamination.

Industrial activities often release heavy metals into the environment, which can accumulate in the soil and cause contamination.

Pesticides used in agriculture can persist in the soil and accumulate over time, leading to soil contamination.

Soil contamination can pose health risks through direct exposure, consumption of contaminated food and water, and inhalation of contaminated dust.

Soil contamination typically leads to a decrease in soil fertility, not an improvement.

Complete removal of all contaminants from the soil is often not feasible or cost-effective. The goal of remediation is to reduce contaminant levels to acceptable limits that do not pose a risk to human health or the environment.

Fertilization is not a common soil remediation technique. It is used to improve soil fertility, not to remove contaminants.

Phytoremediation is the process of using plants to remove contaminants from the soil. Plants can absorb, accumulate, and degrade contaminants through various mechanisms.

Excessive use of pesticides can lead to soil contamination and is not a sustainable soil management practice.

Soil risk assessment specifically evaluates the risks associated with soil contamination, considering factors such as contaminant levels, exposure pathways, and potential adverse effects on human health and the environment.

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is an international agreement that specifically addresses soil degradation and promotes sustainable soil management practices.

Soil restoration refers to the process of improving the condition of degraded soil and bringing it back to a more natural state.

Sustainable soil management practices aim to protect and improve soil health, not increase soil contamination.

Soil prevention refers to measures taken to prevent soil contamination from occurring in the first place.

Excessive use of fertilizers is not a key principle of sustainable soil management, as it can lead to soil degradation and nutrient imbalances.