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Rocks contain certain minerals that improve the elemental content of the soil. These elements aid the growth and development of plants. Examples of these minerals are phosphorus, nitrate compounds, carbon, and potassium.
Phosphorus helps the roots of a plant.
Nitrates help the development of a plant.
Potassium helps the flowers.
There are many other minerals in rocks that are beneficial.
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What do rocks contain that are so good for the soil?
Rocks contain several nutrients including potassium, magnesium, and iron. Pumice stones, which are best for the soil, also contain copper, calcium, and manganese which enrich the soil. Igneous rocks are able to hold in moisture that is beneficial to the soil and releases it as needed.
What do rocks have that are so good for soil?
The minerals from the rocks
How is does soil form and what does soil contain?
Rocks and other sediments get weathered to a point where they are so small, becoming soil.
What contributes to erosion?
Rocks contribute to erosion and so does soil.
Is eroded soil in sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rocks are by definition composed of little pieces of eroded rocks. So, yes!
Why are laterite soils known as leached soil?
Laterite soil is formed by the leaching of lateritic rocks so it is known as leached soil
How does the permeability of soil and rocks affect the flow of groundwater?
Permeability is when water can pass through different types of soil and rocks. Therefore the permeability affects the soil and rocks because if the soil or rock is PERMEABLE then the groundwater can easily flow through it :)
What is rich soil made of?
Soil is made up of weathered rocks, humus, it would be from the topsoil.
What do biogenic rocks contain that makes them so unique?
The remains of living organisms
Is red soil fertile?
red soil is not so fertile that is why the crops are grown in the rainy season in the red soil because they cannot contain moisture
Why do soil contain so many layers of dirt?
it is just how the world works
What layer of the earth is made of rocks and soil?
The crust because that is the outer layer and we live on the crust so... there are rocks on the layer we live on! The answer is Crust.
