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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Classification-SOIL CLASSIFICATION
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Soil_atmosphere -SOIL ATMOSPHERE
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Overview - OVERVIEW
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#History_of_the_study_of_soil - History
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Soil-forming_processes-
Life Process
Soil is the mixture of minerals, organic matter, gases, liquids, and the myriad of organisms that together support plant life.It is a natural body that exists as part of the pedosphere and which performs four important functions: it is a medium for plant growth; it is a means of water storage, supply and purification; it is a modifier of the atmosphere; and it is a habitat for organisms that take part in decomposition of organic matter and the creation of a habitat for new organisms.
Soil is considered to be the "skin of the earth" with interfaces between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.[1] Soil consists of a solid phase (minerals and organic matter) as well as a porous phase that holds gases and water.[2][3][4] Accordingly, soils are often treated as a three-state system.[5]
Soil is the end product of the influence of the climate, relief (elevation, orientation, and slope of terrain), biotic activities (organisms), and parent materials (original minerals) interacting over time.[6] Soil continually undergoes development by way of numerous physical, chemical and biological processes, which include weathering with associated erosion.
Most soils have a density between 1 and 2 g/cm3.[7] Little of the soil of planet Earth is older than the Pleistocene and none is older than the Cenozoic,[8] although fossilized soils are preserved from as far back as the Archean.[9]
Soil science has two main branches of study: Edaphology and Pedology. Pedology is focused on the formation, description (morphology), and classification of soils in their natural environment,[10] whereas edaphology is concerned with the influence of soils on organisms. In engineering terms, soil is referred to as regolith, or loose rock material that lies above the 'solid geology'.[11] Soil is commonly referred to as "earth" or "dirt"; technically, the term "dirt" should be restricted to displaced soil.[12]
As soil resources serve as a basis for food security, the international community advocates for its sustainable and responsible use through different types of Soil Governance.
Soil is the mixture of minerals, organic matter, gases, liquids, and the myriad of organisms that together support plant life. It is a natural body that exists as part of the pedosphere and which performs four important functions: it is a medium for plant growth; it is a means of water storage, supply and purification; it is a modifier of the atmosphere; and it is a habitat for organisms that take part in decomposition of organic matter and the creation of a habitat for new organisms.
Soil is considered to be the "skin of the earth" with interfaces between the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.[1] Soil consists of a solid phase (minerals and organic matter) as well as a porous phase that holds gases and water.[2][3][4] Accordingly, soils are often treated as a three-state system.[5]
Soil is the end product of the influence of the climate, relief (elevation, orientation, and slope of terrain), biotic activities (organisms), and parent materials (original minerals) interacting over time.[6] Soil continually undergoes development by way of numerous physical, chemical and biological processes, which include weathering with associated erosion.
Most soils have a density between 1 and 2 g/cm3.[7] Little of the soil of planet Earth is older than the Pleistocene and none is older than the Cenozoic,[8] although fossilized soils are preserved from as far back as the Archean.[9]
Soil science has two main branches of study: Edaphology and Pedology. Pedology is focused on the formation, description (morphology), and classification of soils in their natural environment,[10] whereas edaphology is concerned with the influence of soils on organisms. In engineering terms, soil is referred to as regolith, or loose rock material that lies above the 'solid geology'.[11] Soil is commonly referred to as "earth" or "dirt"; technically, the term "dirt" should be restricted to displaced soil.[12]
As soil resources serve as a basis for food security, the international community advocates for its sustainable and responsible use through different types of Soil Governance.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Physical_properties_of_soils -PHYSICAL FEATURES
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Composition_of_soil_particles-COMPOSITION OF SOIL
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Soil_water-SOIL WATER http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Soil_Chemistry-SOIL CHEMISTRYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Soil_organic_matter-ORGANIC MATTER
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Soil_horizons-SOIL HORIZONShttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Uses-USES OF SOILhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Degradation-DEGRADATION OF SOILhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#Reclamation-RECLAMATION OF SOILhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#See_also-SEE ALSO
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil#References-REFERENCES
SOIL RELATED GAMES
Create a Soil Profile with Sand, Silt, and Clay tetris-style.
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Travel around the world and explore the 12 soil orders and the landscapes they support.
Can you tell what is parent rock, rotten rock, and soil? Test your knowledge!
Dig deep and discover the ways our choices and lifestyles effect soils.
Play this question and answer game and test your knowledge of exotic soils from around the world.
Test how well you can balance soil productivity, crop production & greenhouse emissions.
Pack your bags! Join us on a tour of the United States soils.
How well do you know the world beneath your feet? Take our Soil Quiz and find out!
Two top chefs compete to create the best soil recipe from the same secret ingredient.
Medicines, food, fibers, & more . . . celebrate the gifts & pleasures derived from soil.
Explore the importance of good soil management practices to global climate and human health.
VIDEOS OF SOIL
Let's Talk About Soil - English on Vimeo (CLICK HERE)
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Nov 15, 2012This animated film tells the reality of soil resources around the world, covering the issues of degradation ...Johannes Lehmann finds key to new energy, soil fertility in ...(CLICK HERE)
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May 11, 2011As Cornell soil scientist Johannes Lehmann shows us, one can make biochar ... The Link Between Household ...Paul Stamets: 6 ways mushrooms can save the world | Talk ...(CLICK HERE)
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Mycologist Paul Stamets lists 6 ways the mycelium fungus can help save the universe: cleaning polluted soil ...2. The Science of Healthy Soil on Vimeo(CLICK HERE)
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Aug 10, 2010In this second video of the series, we take a look at the science of healthy soil. Rather than discussing ...Soil Stories: The Whole Story on Vimeo(CLICK HERE)
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Jul 6, 2011In “Soil Stories”, our protagonist, Francine, embarks on a journey of discovery that ... In the final part of the video, a ...Video: 'Sacred soil' from WW1 battlefields arrive in London ...(CLICK HERE)
Nov 29, 2013Its arrival will be marked with a ceremony in London on Saturday. "Sacred soil" arrives in London from the ...BBC News - First Cuba-USA boxing match on Cuban soil for ...(CLICK HERE)
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First Cuba-USA boxing match on Cuban soil for two decades. 5 April 2014 Last updated at 18:44 BST ...Video : Rally on Kashmir in UK: Proxy War on Foreign Soil?(CLICK HERE)
www.ndtv.com › VideoOct 21, 2014Video on NDTV.com. Tonight ... You are here:Home» Video» ....Related Videos ... Video : From Kashmir to ...Ebola Patients to be Treated on US Soil | Video - ABC News(CLICK HERE)
abcnews.go.com/.../video/ebola-patients-treated-us-soil...Ebola Patients to be Treated on US Soil. Infected Americans to be transported from Liberia to US facility. 14:24 ...RECARE Valencia - EU Policies related to soil threats on ...(CLICK HERE)
vimeo.com/92244710Apr 17, 2014Presentations showing one of the soil threats distinguished in the RECARE project ... Be the first to comment ...
NEWS ON SOIL
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The dirt on getting better soil
There is nothing more coveted by gardeners than perfect dirt. Crumbly, loamy soil that's rich in organic matter and teaming with earthworms. It doesn't ...
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Voyle: Oaks will not turn soil acidic
When we talk about acid or alkaline, we are talking about the soil pH. This is a scale of zero to 14, with seven being neutral. All the numbers above ...
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Project to restore fertility of alkaline soil
The block accounts for 50,000 hectares of alkaline soil and the college was started 25 years ago for evolving suitable rice varieties. In fact, the institute ...
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Polyethylene, Glazing Disinfect Soil
American Society for Horticultural ScienceSoil solarization, a process that uses solar radiation to rid the soil of pests, is most common in regions with ...
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Polyethylene mulch, glazing create optimal conditions for soilsolarization
Researchers found that soil solarization was most effective when moist soil was covered tightly with polyethylene inside a high tunnel covered with ...
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EPA has 'serious concerns' about Rahway Arch soil plan in Carteret, N.J.; Island contamination ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- With tons of soil already brought to the Rahway Arch site in Carteret, N.J., to cap a former cyanide dump, the Environmental ...
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No need for Indian boots on Afghan soil, says Karzai
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's former president Hamid Karzai on Friday said that while India could still enhance defence cooperation with his country, ...
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St Andrew's Hospital in Northampton earns the Soil Association's Silver Food for Life Catering Mark
St Andrew's Northampton is has become the first independent mental health provider to achieve the Soil Association's Silver Food for Life Catering ...
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Polyethylene mulch, glazing create optimal conditions for soil solarization
TUSCON, AZ - Soil solarization, a process that uses solar radiation to rid the soil of pests, is most common in regions with high solar radiation and high ...
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Iraq war veteran-farmer enlists with ridge-till soil conservation programs
Adam Boge shows the height of the elevated ridges on his cropland, the key element in his ridge-till soilerosion management system.
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FACTS ABOUT SOIL
Soil is often overlooked even though it is the foundation of a successful vegetable
garden. Growing vegetables can be tough on the soil as they are very greedy plants and take all the nutrients and minerals from it. This leaves the soil tired, used and almost useless for growing in. Soil improvers & enriching composts can be used to
combat this.
garden. Growing vegetables can be tough on the soil as they are very greedy plants and take all the nutrients and minerals from it. This leaves the soil tired, used and almost useless for growing in. Soil improvers & enriching composts can be used to
combat this.
Here is our top 10 (13) list of the most interesting facts about soil…
- There are more microorganisms in a handful of soil than there are people on earth
- It takes 500 years to produce just under an inch of topsoil, this is the most productive layer of soil.
- It greatly reduces flood risk by storing up to 9200 tonnes of water per acre. In total that’s about 0.01% of the Earth’s total water.
- Soil is a living system
- Soil acts as a filter for underground water, filtering out pollutants
- Approximately 10% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions are stored in soil
- It provides all the nutrients required for successful plant growth.
- Soil consists of 45% minerals, 25% water, 25% air & 5% organic matter
- As already mentioned 50% is air and water, the other 50% is broken rock and decaying plants and animals
- The amount of sand, clay and silt is what gives different soil types their various textures. Most soils are a mix of all three.
- Soil has 6 layers called horizons O, A, E, B, C and R. Horizon O is the topsoil and R is bedrock.
- Worms enrich topsoil by feeding on organic material in the soil and converting it into nutrients for plants. As they move through the soil it becomes more absorbent and better aerated too.
- Soil is at the bottom of the food chain, yet it is the cornerstone of life on earth
