Question

make a list of important uses of soil

Answer 1

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Agriculture

Soil has vital nutrients for plants. As a result, it is used in agriculture to nourish plants. The roots of a plant receive nutrients from the soil to help it grow. The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services notes that 13 essential plant nutrients come from the soil.

Building

Soil is an important part of the building process. Soil compaction, which increases the density of the soil, is done as part of the building process. The purpose of the compaction is to improve the load support. If not done, structural failure can result. Soil can also be used as building materials such as adobe and red bricks

adobe and red bricks.

Pottery

Clay soil is used in making ceramics, or pottery. When water is added to clay soil, it can be used to create the ceramics. Once formed, you can leave it to dry and it will retain its shape. Any type of ceramic can be created with the clay soil, such as a vase, bowl, cup or sculpture.

Medicine

Soil is commonly used in antibiotics. Microbes created in the soil are harmful to bacteria, which is why soil is used in medicine. Medicines created by soil include skin ointments, tuberculosis drugs and anti-tumor drugs.

Beauty Products

Some beauty products are made with soil. Commonly used beauty products where used soil is used in the production include blush and foundation. Soil rich in clay can also be used in facial masks and toothpastes

Answer 2

Answer:

Some important uses of soil are as follows:-

Explanation:

1. Soil is used for growing food (like grains, pulses, fruits & vegetables etc.)
2. Soil is used to grow trees for obtaining wood for building purposes (timber), for burning as fuel (firewood) & for making paper
3. Soil is used to grow cotton plants which give us cotton plants. Its also used for growing mulberry trees for rearing silkworms which provide us silk for making silk clothes.
4. Soil is used to make bricks and mortar for building houses.
5. Soil is used to make earthenware or pottery (such as matkas, surahis, etc.),crockery (cups and plate), toys and statues, etc.