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What is the main reason for soil conservation according to the text?
What is the main reason for soil conservation according to the text?
- To increase industrial waste production
- To beautify the environment
- To maintain sustainability of land resources (correct)
- To promote urban development
What are some of the functions of soil mentioned in the text?
What are some of the functions of soil mentioned in the text?
- Medium for plant growth, environmental quality, and repository for waste
- Medium for plant growth, air filtration, and carbon storage (correct)
- Medium for animal growth, energy production, and water purification
- Medium for food production, fuel storage, and climate regulation
What is the significance of soil to human existence according to the text?
What is the significance of soil to human existence according to the text?
- It provides food, feed, fuel, and fiber (correct)
- It is essential for transportation and urban development
- It supports industrial growth and waste disposal
- It contributes to water pollution and air contamination
How are world soils managed according to the text?
How are world soils managed according to the text?
When is the essentiality of soil to human well-being often realized according to the text?
When is the essentiality of soil to human well-being often realized according to the text?
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