Short-term effect :
1. Diseases caused by viruses ,bacteria ,heavy metals ,waste or chemical residues in soil. Some diseases can be treated
2. The soil is acidic or alkaline
3. Skin irritation if touched
4. The complete lack of soil
Long-term effect :
1. If plants grown in contaminated soil ,toxins are absorbed through the root of plants. Affect animal ,human through the food chain. And the consumption of plants and animals that are affected by the soil pollution.
2. Make some kind of creature was extinct.
3. Cause chronic health problems when people not treated properly.
4. Soil pollution.