Question

state two characteristics of soil​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Soil is a living system

2. Soil contains nutrients and minerals

3. Soil percolates water

4. Soil is formed by erosion

5. Soil formation takes millions of years

6. Soil varies from region to region

Answer 2

Answer:

The particles that make up soil are categorized into three groups by size – sand, silt, and clay. Sand particles are the largest and clay particles the smallest. Most soils are a combination of the three. The relative percentages of sand, silt, and clay are what give soil its texture.