EVOLUTION
THE ORIGIN OF LIFE
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True
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False
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Detailed explanation-1: -If there is no soil, there is no life on planet earth. There are umpteen projects on water management. The Water Research Institute has even instituted a “water prize”, which has gone to an Indian-Rajendra Singh, better known as India’s “water man”.
Detailed explanation-2: -Soils anchor roots, hold water and store nutrients. Soils are home to earthworms, termites and a myriad of micro-organisms that fix nitrogen and decompose organic matter. We build on soil as well as with it. Soil plays a vital role in the Earth’s ecosystem and without soil, human life would be very difficult.
Detailed explanation-3: -Soil provides habitat, water, air and food for animals. Healthy soil allows for plants to grow which provides animals with shelter and materials to build it. Soil also provides food for animals as many animals eat plants as their main source of nutrition.
Detailed explanation-4: -Soil provides plants with the foothold for their roots. It also holds the necessary nutrients to allow plants to grow. Additionally, it filters the rainwater and regulates excess rainwater, which prevents flooding.