Chapter

Function of Soils

From Introduction to Soil Science by Amber Anderson and Rivka Fidel

Concepts

1. Soil

   "Soil is a natural body made of mineral and organic solids, liquids, and gases that occurs at the land surface and can support rooted plants. It develops as climate, organisms, relief, parent material

2. Functions Soils

   "Soil functions can be grouped into products, resources, culture, and environment. Soils support food and plant production, provide materials such as clay for bricks, and contribute to products such a