Question

which actions contribute to land pollution? check all that apply.
throwing trash on the ground
driving a car around town
using plug - in air fresheners
choosing plastic grocery bags
leaking runoff from farm fertilizers

Explanation:

• Throwing trash on the ground directly adds waste to the land, contributing to land pollution.
• Plastic grocery bags are non - biodegradable (or take a very long time to degrade) and when discarded, they pollute the land.
• Leaking runoff from farm fertilizers can contain chemicals that contaminate the soil (land).
• Driving a car around town mainly contributes to air pollution (emitting pollutants like carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides etc. into the air).
• Using plug - in air fresheners mainly affects the air quality (releasing volatile organic compounds into the air).

Answer:

throwing trash on the ground, choosing plastic grocery bags, leaking runoff from farm fertilizers