Composed of a base-soluble fraction called humic and fulvic acids and an insoluble fraction called humin.

It is to protect the soil from erosion and other types of deterioration, so as to maintain soil fertility and productivity.

Cations are displaced from soil particles by other cations.

It is a type of soil that has a solid fraction of almost 5% percent organic matter and 95% inorganic matter.

Raising and caring for animals and is done primarily to produce meat, milk, and eggs

Loss of soil by the action of both water and wind; water is the primary source of erosion

In basic terms, _______ are the nutrients that the soil requires in large amounts.

It is the attachment of a chemical to either the mineral or organic portions of soil particles and includes both adsorption and absorption.

One way of disposal and degradation of degradable organic waste