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What makes up 50% of the composition of soil?
Which component of soil supplies nitrogen and other nutrients to plants?
What is a characteristic of deep soils that contributes to unrestricted plant growth?
What does high organic matter content in soil often lead to?
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What does shallow soil typically lead to in terms of plant growth?
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What is one limitation caused by erosion as mentioned in the text?
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What is the composition of the subsoil layer?
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What type of rock can be classified as Residual Igneous in terms of soil formation?
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Which factor influences soil formation by physical weathering?
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How do hillsides affect soil formation?
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What is the significance of the cover of vegetation and organisms in soil formation?
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Which type of rock can be classified as Metamorphic in terms of soil formation?
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What is the term used to describe the smallest soil particles?
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Which term refers to a soil classification indicating the most intensive but safe land use?
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What is the term used for the layer of unconsolidated material from which soil develops?
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Which term refers to the horizon that consists of desirable proportions of plant nutrients and living organisms near the surface?
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What term is used for soils transported by streams?
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Which term describes the smallest soil particle size?
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