Because it's a mixture of decaying vegetation and minerals, and holds a lot of mosture - which make it ideal for growing plants.
Fertile soil/top soil
Renewable. Non-fertile soil simply means that the top soil needs to be refertilized for products to be developed.
erosion of top soil due to annuanl floods
Yes, erosion can affect the soil's nutrients by either adding or removing them. For example, the dirt may be blown and fertile soil is left on top. On the other hand, fertile soil could be blown off and then it now has lost its fertile soil and minerals.
Soil erosion occurs when wind or running water removes soil from where it lay
Fertile soil/top soil
Renewable. Non-fertile soil simply means that the top soil needs to be refertilized for products to be developed.
Renewable. Non-fertile soil simply means that the top soil needs to be refertilized for products to be developed.
Compost, top dressing, humus, manure, potash, mulch...
The top layer of soil is the most fertile layer. It is the best for growing crops.
erosion of top soil due to annuanl floods
the top soil is known as ''chernozem''
yes because as we mine, the top soil is washed away and this makes the soil in-fertile.
Most of Iowa is flat with fertile top soil.
Yes, erosion can affect the soil's nutrients by either adding or removing them. For example, the dirt may be blown and fertile soil is left on top. On the other hand, fertile soil could be blown off and then it now has lost its fertile soil and minerals.
Soil erosion occurs when wind or running water removes soil from where it lay
top soil would be less fertile?