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Soil is considered a non-renewable resource because it takes thousands of years to form through the weathering of rocks and the decomposition of organic matter. Human activities such as deforestation, overgrazing, and improper agricultural practices can deplete soil faster than it can be replenished, leading to soil erosion and degradation. Therefore, while soil itself is not technically exhaustible, it can be depleted to the point where it becomes unusable for agriculture or other purposes.

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What is the difference between exhaustible and inexhaustible?

Exhaustible resources are finite and can be depleted over time, such as fossil fuels. Inexhaustible resources are essentially unlimited and can be continuously replenished, such as solar or wind energy.


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Why is soil an inexhaustible resource?

It depends on what you mean by "soil". If you just mean soil in the sense of "plain old dirt", then it's inexhaustible for all practical purposes because the actions that produce it (erosion, decomposition, weathering, etc) are constantly occurring. If by "soil", though, you mean "fertile soil that is usable for agricultural purposes", then that is a very finite, exhaustible resource. Ask anyone who lived through the Dust Bowl of the 1930s how "inexhaustible" their farm's soil was. Fertile soil has a finite amount of the minerals and chemicals (nitrogen, phosphorous, vitamins, etc) that plants needs to grow, and if you grow plants in an area for a long time without replacing the nutrients that are used up, you'll eventually have a patch of dead dirt.


Why are fossil fuels exhaustible?

Fossil fuels are exhaustible because they are non-renewable. It takes millions of years for the formation of fossil fuels and once they are used it cannot be regenerated. People should be careful in handling these non-renewable resources as they are precious. If we want our children to enjoy the life we are leading then we should be judicious in handling these resources.


Names of soil in India only names?

The soil in India is based on years of geochemical processes and tectonic movements. The main types of soil are black soil, red soil and alluvial soil.