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many of the things we take for grantedfood, paper, and cotton-have a direct connection to the soil. vegetables, grains, and cottom come from plants, livestock such as cattle and pigs feed on grasses, and paper come from trees. plants grasses, and trees all grow in soil. without soil, we cannot grow food or raise livetock or produce paper or other products we need
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∙ 8y agoBecause it has structural organization that allows the movement of water, air living organisms in the soil.
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The US has lost a fourth of its topsoil since 1950?
TRUE
Plants don't grow well when what has been lost?
topsoil
Why is loss of topsoil a great concern?
Losing topsoil makes it extremely difficult for farmers to grow crops. This along with the extinction of animals results in problems with food production.
Why is the loss of topsoil a great concern?
Losing topsoil makes it extremely difficult for farmers to grow crops. This along with the extinction of animals results in problems with food production.
How long does it take to grow an inch of topsoil?
This depends on what type of topsoil, its composition, the surrounding climate, etc. But usually it'll take about 800-1000 years for an inch to form.
What is harmful because plants do not grow well when topsoil has been lost?
You probably are thinking about soil erosion. When the topsoil and minerals wash away, it is harder for plants to grow.
How does erosion effect soil?
Erosion causes the loss of topsoil. Topsoil from thousand of acres of farmland lost to water and wind erosion each yaer in the united states alone.
How long does it take for top soil to replace itself?
The rate at which topsoil naturally replenishes can vary widely, but it often takes hundreds to thousands of years to form just a few centimeters of topsoil. Human activities like agriculture and deforestation can significantly accelerate topsoil erosion, outpacing natural replenishment processes and leading to soil degradation.
Does compost adequately replace topsoil?
Compost is made from decaying vegetable matter and other organic matter,and special items like coffee grounds and banana peels have extra nutrients.If you have enough,it can be a great substitute for topsoil.
Where is the heater core located on a 1993 Toyota Camry and how difficult is it to replace it?
Passenger side, near the firewall. It is not difficult to replace, it is just very difficult to get to.
What the two ways that topsoil can be lost?
Heavy rains/flooding, or crops/plants that destroy the nutrients in the soil (like the cotton plant).
What is the Composition of topsoil?
topsoil composition is structure
