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| it’s a living entity with a history embedded in its layers, documenting geological processes, environmental shifts, and the intricate dance of life |
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| one of the significant and essential processes of the ecosystem. is a metabolic process, taking up raw materials in the form of complex compounds, processing it and then converting it into simpler compounds. |
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| Deforestation and intensive farming |
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| lead to soil erosion and degradation. When we cut down trees and plants, the soil is exposed and can be washed away. |
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| contaminate soil, threatening ecosystem health. waste from cars, factories, and trash can also hurt the soil |
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| deplete soil nutrients and reduce fertility. Farming and gardening can be good for soil, but sometimes we use too much water or harmful chemicals, which can damage it. |
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| alters soil moisture and temperature, Climate change also affects soil, making it too hot or dry. Soil is the skin of the Earth, and our actions can either harm or help it |
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| one of the most important natural resources that require conservation practices. Most of the methods that are utilized to promote sustainable use of the soil are: |
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| Roots of trees firmly hold on the soil making it stagnant and prevent soil erosion |
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| Tilling is a process of preparing soil for plowing. In conserving the soil, no-till farming which is a way of growing crops without disturbing it through tillage is highly recommended |
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| This practice of farming of slopes considers the slope gradient and the elevation of soil along the slope.It is the method of plowing across the contour lines of a slope |
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| Some pathogens tend to build up in soil if the same crops are cultivated again and again.To save the soil from these adverse effects, crop ratation is pravticed. It is a method of growing a series of dissimilar crops in a area |
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| The contamination of soil by addition of acidic or basic pollutants and due to acid rains has an adverse effect on the soil pH. Soil pH is an indicator of the level of nutrients in soil . |
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| salinity of soil increases due to excessive accumulation of salts in the soil. This has a negative effect on the metabolism of crops. |
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| Promote Helpful Soil Organisms |
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| Nitrogen-fixing and denitrification bacteria are important constituents of the nitrogen cycle. They aid soil aeration and help it maintain porosity. Rodents too, help soil the same way. |
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| refers to land suitable for growing crops, characterized by factors like fertile soil, adequate drainage, and appropriate climate. |
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| comes from the Latin word arabilis |
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| are those such as wheat and barley, which require good soil quality and a favourable climate to grow, and land amenable to the use of ploughing and harvesting machinery. Arable land is by definition land used to grow arable crops, in contrast to land used for fruit and vegetable crops and for pasture used to feet grazing animal. |
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| Fertile soils high in nutrients are best. Ideal soils are loose, well-draining, and resilient enough for tilling. Clay or rocky soils are challenging for growing crops. Soil quality reflects how well a soil performs the functions of maintaining biodiversity and productivity, partitioning water and solute flow, filtering and buffering, nutrient cycling, and providing support for plants and other structures. Soil management has a major impact on soil quality. |
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| Warmth, rainfall levels, and frost-free seasons must support typical growing cycles. Too much or too little rain or extreme temperatures limit crop options. Land that receives 8 to 10 hours of direct sunlight is ideal. |
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| essential to prevent waterlogging of soils. Soils must shed excess water while retaining enough for plant needs. Drainage is the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained from a place. |
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| Flat or gently sloping land is easiest for farm equipment access and irrigation. Steeply sloped or uneven land poses risks like soil erosion. Topography is a detailed map of the surface features of land. It includes the mountains, hills, creeks, and other bumps and lumps on a particular hunk of earth. |
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Everyday waste generated by households, offices, and businesses.
Examples: Paper, food scraps, plastics, glass, metals, and yard waste. |
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| Waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment. Examples: Chemicals, batteries, pesticides, medical waste, and certain industrial by-products |
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Waste that is biodegradable and comes from living organisms.
Examples: Food scraps, yard trimmings, animal waste, and garden waste. |
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| Examples: Old computers, phones, televisions, and batteries |
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Waste generated by industrial activities.
Examples: Manufacturing by-products, chemical residues, and scrap metal. |
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| Construction and Demolition Waste |
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| Waste produced during the construction, renovation, or demolition of buildings. Examples: Concrete, wood, metals, glass, and insulation materials. |
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| Waste generated from medical and healthcare activities. Examples: Syringes, bandages, contaminated gloves, and surgical instruments. |
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Waste consisting of plastic materials.
Examples: Plastic bags, bottles, packaging, and single-use plastics. |
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| term which applies to various materials which are considered either unwanted or unusable. |
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| any unwanted or unusable material which is solid in its state of matter. It emerges from routine activities |
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| waste in the form of liquid or watery. It is a by product of diverse sources. For an example, the wastewater from households, improper disposal of wastewater, industrial discharges, etc. |
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| refers to waste materials in the form of gases that are produced as byproducts of industrial processes, such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, methane, and nitrogen oxides. |
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