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Soil Surface

On the soil surface.


  • Soil is the loose surface material of the earth in which plants, trees, and scrubs grow.
    Soil consists of disintegrated rock with a mixture of organic material and soluble salts. - 578
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Question: What is soil?
  Answer: Soil is the loose top layer of the Earth's surface that consists of disintegrated rock and mineral particles mixed with decayed organic matter (humus). - 160

Question: What is the purpose of soil?
  Answer: Soil retains water, provides support, and nutrients for plants to grow. - 161




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