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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil
Soil - Wikipedia
Soil, also commonly referred to as earth, is a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, water, 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.
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Soil | Definition, Importance, Types, Erosion, Composition, & Facts ...
The evolution of soils and their properties is called soil formation, and according to pedologists, five fundamental soil formation processes influence soil properties.
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What is Soil? - Natural Resources Conservation Service
What is Soil? Soils 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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https://extension.umd.edu/resource/soil-basics/
Soil Basics | University of Maryland Extension
Soil is a natural resource and a living ecosystem (the "living skin of the earth"). Soils sustain all life on earth and filter and break down natural and man-made toxins. Soils provide water, nutrients, and support, along with oxygen for the plant's root growth.
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Soil Composition and Types - Geology Science
Understanding soil composition and types is essential for sustainable agriculture, land management, and environmental conservation. This article delves deeper into the components of soil, the different soil types, their properties, and the factors influencing their formation.
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soils.org.uk
https://soils.org.uk/what-is-soil/
What Is soil? - British Society of Soil Science
What is soil made of? Soil is a mix of mineral matter (weathered rock), air, water and organic matter. The balance of these components is important, especially for organic matter. It may be a small component of soil, but organic matter gives soil life, binds particles together and helps trap water.
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Soils | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
Soils are the foundation of terrestrial systems, storing water and nutrients that support forests, crops, and human societies. Geology, climate, ecosystems, and human activities all affect soils.
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msstate.edu
https://extension.msstate.edu/agriculture/soils/wh…
What is soil? - Mississippi State University Extension Service
Soil is a living, dynamic resource that supports plant life. It is made up of different size mineral particles (sand, silt, and clay), organic matter, and numerous species of living organisms.
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illinois.edu
https://extension.illinois.edu/soil/soil-basics
Soil Basics | Soil | Illinois Extension | UIUC
Soil is the foundation on which we grow, live, and work. Soil is a natural resource on this planet as critical as clean water and air and is the medium to anchor plant roots for plants to obtain nutrients, water, and oxygen.
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ncsu.edu
https://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/understanding-soils/
Understanding Soils | N.C. Cooperative Extension
Soil scientists define soil as a living, dynamic, resource at the surface of the earth. Soil is made up of four different components – minerals, organic matter (both living and dead), water, and air.