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what are the properties of soil?
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.
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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