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What type of soil has horizontal layering that decreases drainage in soil?
Platy soil
Where is platy soil commonly found?
In the soil of a dense forest
What distinguishes columnar soil aggregates from platy soil?
Vertical dimensions instead of horizontal layering
Why do farmers try to maintain good soil conditions for their crops?
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Apart from food production, what other role does soil play in agriculture?
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Why is understanding the soil beneath a construction site important?
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Why were ancient Minoan homes commonly made out of clay soils?
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In which ecosystem is soil considered a fundamental piece for survival?
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What effect does platy soil have on drainage?
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How does columnar soil differ from platy soil in terms of drainage?
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In which scenario is soil compaction most likely to occur?
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Why do farmers aim to maintain good soil conditions for their crops?
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How is soil used in construction?
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Which type of soil provides the slowest drainage?
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How do columnar aggregates differ from platy soil aggregates?
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'Platy' soil is characterized by which type of layering?
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'Columnar' soil is known for having which type of dimensions?
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'Soil compaction' tends to result in what?
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