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Soil fertility is if it has enough nutrients and water to support crops.

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What would happen to the fertility of a soil if all the decomposers were removed?

if all the decomposers were removed the fertility would wouldnt grow :)


What ways could soil losse its fertility?

Soil can lose its fertility due to erosion, leaching of nutrients, depletion of organic matter, compaction, and contamination with pollutants or chemicals. These factors can reduce soil health and productivity over time.


What would happend to the soil if it lost its fertility?

If soil loses its fertility, it would not be able to support plant growth effectively. This could lead to decreased crop yields, poor plant health, and ultimately impact the entire ecosystem as it disrupts the food chain and biodiversity. Restoring soil fertility usually involves adding organic matter, nutrients, and proper management practices to improve the soil's health.


Why does farmer need artifically to improve soil fertility?

This is an interesting question, but not for the reasons you might think. The issue might be why any farmer might wish to improve the fertility of his soil - the answer to which is obvious: because without action on his or her part, the soil is relatively unproductive, and action to improve the fertility makes the crops grow better. But the question contains two important words: need, and artificially. Dealing with "artificially" first, the word could simply mean to improve the fertility by adding something to it, which could include, for example, straw or manure. But more likely, it means increasing fertility by adding chemicals. Then the answer to the question might be "because the soil is deficient in an important element such as biologically active nitrogen, potassium or phosphorous". The word "need" is interesting because it might suggest that the farmer is forced by some external agency to try to improve soil fertility. The answer to the question might then be "because unless the yield is big enough he will default on his bank loan and the bank will repossess the farm". Or perhaps "because decades of misuse of the soil has reduced its natural fertility to the point where additional chemicals are needed." It's important to frame the question correctly!


What problems are caused by soil erosion?

Soil erosion can lead to loss of nutrients, decreased soil fertility, and reduced water holding capacity. It also contributes to sedimentation in water bodies, which can harm aquatic ecosystems. Additionally, soil erosion can increase the risk of flooding and landslides.

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