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Soil is composed of weathered rock and dead/decaying organic material called humus.

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What is soil moisture?

Soil water is water derived from the runoff of soil. You probably meant to ask what is salt water. (Water that has salt in it - seawater, water from the ocean). Most soil is porous with narrow spaces between the small particles. These spaces act as capillaries and in part govern the motion of water through the soil. When water enters soil, it penetrates the spaces between the small particles and adheres to them.


What is the soil type in the Amazon Basin?

The soil type in the Amazon Basin is predominantly nutrient-poor and acidic. It is known for its high levels of clay and humus, which provide some fertility but are prone to erosion. The region's biodiversity is adapted to these challenging soil conditions.


What is the difference between soil water and groundwater?

Soil water refers to the water contained in the pore spaces between soil particles and is subject to evaporation and transpiration by plants. Groundwater, on the other hand, is water that is located beneath the Earth's surface in saturated pore spaces within rock or soil and moves slowly through underground aquifers.


What is the difference between sand and dirt and soil?

Sand is composed of small mineral particles primarily made of silica, while dirt is an informal term often used to describe soil that is loose and not contained in a natural setting. Soil is a complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, water, and air that supports plant growth.


Can potting soil be reused?

It can. But it's lousy soil to grow the next plant in. A plant pot is a very small, contained environment and the previous plant resident took the nutrients out of the soil that made the soil a rich, fertile growing medium. That's why in some ideal world you repot your container plants every year (somewhat longer if it's like a 22" diameter pot). If you compost, you can toss used potted plant soil in your composter and next year take out the richest soil anywhere.

Related Questions

What is water contained in pores of soil or rock?

Water contained in pores of soil or rock is groundwater..


Why does soil evaporate?

It is the water contained in the soil that evaporates.


What is the word that is contained in soil that is actually pollutant if dumped on the soil?

Oil I thought that only serious questions would be asked.


Does potting soil have more nutrients than sand?

Yes. Soil contains active organic materials which are not contained in sand.


How is fertilizer broken down by plants?

it isnt, it disulves in the soil contained water and is then absurbed by the plants


What is soil moisture?

Soil water is water derived from the runoff of soil. You probably meant to ask what is salt water. (Water that has salt in it - seawater, water from the ocean). Most soil is porous with narrow spaces between the small particles. These spaces act as capillaries and in part govern the motion of water through the soil. When water enters soil, it penetrates the spaces between the small particles and adheres to them.


Why a tulip plant wilts if it is not watered?

There is more water in the plant than there is in the soil so the plant will attempt to even out the ballence by putting some of the water that is contained inside it into the soil which will inturn cause the plant to wilt because of returning so much water to the soil


What do dead plants do to the soil when they decay?

They will give the soil nutrients and help your other plant grow


When leaves fall off of a tree it cannot photosynthesize where does the tree get its energy?

Nitrates and potassium contained in the soil from rotting vegetation and other sources of fertiliser.


What happens when the temperature of a soiled reaches its boiling point?

When the temperature of a soil reaches its boiling point, the moisture contained within the soil begins to vaporize. This process can lead to a rapid release of steam, which can create pressure and potentially cause soil structure disruption. Additionally, the heat can kill soil microorganisms and affect plant roots, impacting the overall health of the soil ecosystem. If sustained, this could lead to soil degradation and reduced fertility.


What is the soil type in the Amazon Basin?

The soil type in the Amazon Basin is predominantly nutrient-poor and acidic. It is known for its high levels of clay and humus, which provide some fertility but are prone to erosion. The region's biodiversity is adapted to these challenging soil conditions.


What is the difference between soil water and groundwater?

Soil water refers to the water contained in the pore spaces between soil particles and is subject to evaporation and transpiration by plants. Groundwater, on the other hand, is water that is located beneath the Earth's surface in saturated pore spaces within rock or soil and moves slowly through underground aquifers.