What is the importance of soils to man and the biosphere
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Soil holds water for our streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds, providing us with recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
• Soil holds the water for wells (groundwater) and reservoirs which supply us with drinking water.
• Soil stores and filters rainwater and snowmelt, mitigating floods and drought.
• Soil grows the food to feed humans, domestic animals and wildlife. Globally, about 95% of our food comes from soils.
• Soil grows the trees we need for lumber, shade, oxygen, and much more.
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