FORESTRY
SOIL SCIENCE
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Dirt, Plants, Minerals, Water
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Climate and Weather
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Minerals, rocks, inorganic materials, organic materials, water, air
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Sun, Grass, Materials, Rock, Sunlight, and Oxygen
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Detailed explanation-1: -The basic components of soil are minerals, organic matter, water and air. The typical soil consists of approximately 45% mineral, 5% organic matter, 20-30% water, and 20-30% air.
Detailed explanation-2: -Humus, the organic material in soil, is composed of microorganisms (dead and alive) and decaying plants. The inorganic material of soil is composed of rock, which is broken down into small particles of sand (0.1 to 2 mm), silt (0.002 to 0.1 mm), and clay (less than 0.002 mm).
Detailed explanation-3: -Mineral. The largest component of soil is the mineral portion, which makes up approximately 45% to 49% of the volume. Water. Water is the second basic component of soil. Organic matter. Gases. Microorganisms. 16-May-2019