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Soil

Soil formation & Soil conservation

TermDefinition
Soil Formed from the weathering of rocks, decomposed organic matter and minerals.
Contour Plowing Plowing across a slope while following the contour lines of the land. Prevents water run-off, and thus prevents soil erosion.
Crop Rotation A series of different crops planted one after the other in the same soil area to prevent the depletion of nutrients.
Terracing Dividing a slope into a steplike system of flat narrow fields to slow run off, A series of terraces/steps.
No-tilling Farming The planting of crops without plowing in order to conserve soil fertility.
Soil consevation Methods used to preserve soil against erosion, and the maintenance of fertilizing crops.
Cover crop Crops that cover and protect the soil from erosion.
Soil nutrients Provides vitams for plant growth from the soil in the form of minerals and other inorganic matter.
Bedrock Bottom solid layer of soil
Soil structure The arrangement of the particles in the soil determined by the way in which individual soil granules clump or bind together.
Soil texture The make-up of the soil according to the proportions of sand, silt, and clay present.
Weathering The breaking down of rocks, soils and minerals.
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