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Bookmark or Share- Soil - Formation, Composition, Structure | BritannicaThe evolution of soils and their properties is called soil formation, and pedologists have identified five fundamental soil formation processes that influence soil properties. These five “state factors” are parent material, topography, climate, organisms, and time.
- Soil - WikipediaSoil, also commonly referred to as earth, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and organisms that together support the life of plants and soil organisms. Some scientific definitions distinguish dirt from soil by restricting the former term specifically to displaced soil.
- Soil- Definition, Composition, Properties, Types and UsesWhat is Soil? Composition of Soil. Physical & Chemical Properties of Soil. Types of Soil- Sandy, Clay, Silt and Loam Soil. Functions of Soil.
- Soil Health | Natural Resources Conservation ServiceSoil health is defined as the continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Healthy soil gives us clean air and water, bountiful crops and forests, productive grazing lands, diverse wildlife, and beautiful landscapes.
- What is Soil? | Natural Resources Conservation ServiceSoils perform vital functions to sustain plant and animal life, regulate water flow, filter and buffer pollutants, cycle nutrients, and provide physical stability and sort. This definition is from the Soil Science Society of America.
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