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Meaning of Soil

Question

What is soil?

Answer

Soil is the superficial layer of loose/unconsolidated rock materials overlying the crustal rocks and on which plants grow. It is also the accumulation of rock particles minerals organic matter water and air found on the surface of the earth.


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