Answer in brief.
a) Define 'soil'.
b) Define 'manure'.
Answers
Answer:
Manure is the decomposed form of dead plants and animals, which is applied to the soil to increase production. It is a natural form of fertilizer and is cost-effective. The human and animal excreta is also used as manure.
ANSWER: Soil is made up of small pieces of broken rock and decaying plants (called organic matter). ... These particles combine with decaying plant parts (organic matter) to form soil.
Answer:
a)Soil is the thin layer of material covering the earth's surface and is formed from the weathering of rocks. It is made up mainly of mineral particles, organic materials, air, water and living organisms—all of which interact slowly yet constantly.
b)Manure is organic matter that is used as organic fertilizer in agriculture. Most manure consists of animal feces; other sources include compost and green manure