The study of soils is a vital yet often overlooked part of the study of our environment. Soil is the basic substrate for most plant growth and is a major part of the water, carbon and nitrogen cycles. It is here that mini-beasts and micro-organisms work to break down the enormous quantities of dead vegetation deposited on the soil surface each year. GLOBE scientists are particularly interested in soil characterisation as soil affects water quality, it affects our ability to grow plants to eat and it determines where we can build our homes.

Soil Pages for Pupils		Soil Pages for Teacher

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