Soil

For the heavy metal band see Soil (band)

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Soil is unconsolidated rock particle that lies on the surface of the earth, intermingled, perhaps, with organic matter from plant decay.

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Soil is vital to all life on earth because it supports the growth of plants, which supply food and oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Soil serves as a habitat for animal life from microorganisms to small animals.

Related Topics:
Plant - Oxygen - Carbon dioxide

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