4 Questions
What are the main components of soil?
Rock fragments, plant parts, and dead creatures
What is the process by which microorganisms break down rocks into chemicals suitable for plant nutrition?
Decomposition
Why is soil considered a renewable resource?
It can be reused even though it forms over many years
What contributes to the formation of different soil characteristics in various regions?
Weathering of rocks, plants, and animals or their remains
Learn about the renewable nature of soil as a resource, and how it can be reused over time. Explore the processes of weathering, rock breakdown, and the role of microorganisms in soil formation and plant nutrition.
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