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what is the soil and write the types of the soil​

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Answered by Anonymous
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Answer:

SOIL:

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. ... Soil profile showing the different layers or horizons.

TYPES:

Soil can be categorised into sand, clay, silt, peat, chalk and loam types of soil based on the dominating size of the particles within a soil.

Explanation:

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Answered by lovingheart
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Soil is defined as the thin layer of material covering the surface of the earth.

Explanation:

  • There are six types of soil.
  • Sand, silt and clay are the three main types of soil.
  • Based on the size of the particles these three types are categorised.
  • Peaty, chalky and loamy are the another three types of soil based on the size of soil particles.
  • Soil are formed by the process of weathering of rocks.
  • In earth's ecosystem soil play a important role.
  • Soil is support the healthy growth of plant life.
  • In plant ecosyatem soil provides anchorage to roots and hold water and nutrients for plant growth.
  • Texture, color, structure, chemistry and porosity are the properties of soil.

To Learn More...

1.Explain type of soil and write their main features​

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2.Write the features of the 8 different types of soil found in India.

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