Key Functions of Soil

Food and Fiber Production

For Plant and Nutrient Growth. A- Supplies nutrients, water and is growth medium. B- Unsuitable use/management can compromise this function.

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Environmental Interaction

Soil provides link between the components that make our environment. A- Helps maintain water quality. B- Stores water for biota usage.

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Support of Ecological Habitat and Biodiversity

Soil has a diverse biota. A- Soil biota important for litter breakdown. B- Soil biota mediates a large number of complex/essential processes.

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Protection of Cultural Heritage

Soils are an important part of the landscape and our cultural heritage.

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Providing a Platform for Construction

Soils provide foundation for built development and they rely on certain soil types.

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Providing Raw Materials

Soils are a direct source of minerals and resources

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Soil provides link between the components that make our environment. A- Helps maintain water quality. B- Stores water for biota usage.

Environmental Interaction

Soil has a diverse biota. A- Soil biota important for litter breakdown. B- Soil biota mediates a large number of complex/essential processes.

Soils are an important part of the landscape and our cultural heritage.

Soils provide foundation for built development and they rely on certain soil types.

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