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What is Organic Particles, and Humus? |
Organic particles are made from plants and animals that were once living. When organic matter is partly decomposed, this is Humus. |
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What are the different types of soil? |
Sandy soil, clay soil, and loan soil. |
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What is soil made of? |
Soil has mineral and organic particles. |
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what do the spaces in soil contain? |
These spaces contain either air or water |
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What is Irrigation? |
Irrigation is the practice of applying water to crops |
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What is the difference between organic Fertilizers, and chemical fertilizers? |
Organic fertilizer use sources such as animal or plant waste, while chemical fertilizer use chemicals |
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Why is it bad to use too much fertilizer? |
The plant will get harmed instead of getting helped by the fertilizer. |
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why do farmers need to clear their land before planting seeds? |
It makes it easier to plant seeds, and it reduces competition between other plants. |
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What does this picture represent? |
crop rotation |
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Why is soil important? |
It is an important natural resource, grows plants for food and fibre, supports the growth of wild plants, and provides shelter for animals. |
