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Standard VII
Biology
The Percolation Rate of Soil
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what are the properties of soil?
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Properties of soil:
Percolation -
the ability of soil to absorb water.
Water retention-
capacity of soil to hold water.
Structure –
organization of these particle (sand, silt and clay) determine the structure of the soil.
Colour –
the colour of the soil is determined by the presence of the minerals, organic material, aeration, humidity etc.
Porosity –
the amount of space present between the soil particles, which allow movement of water and oxygen.
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