EnvGloss/S/Soil

Importance

 * Almost all of our agriculture is based on the fertility of the soil on which it grows.
 * Mechanical properties of soil strength are important in land stability and in prevention of landslides.
 * Movement of water in soils is important in aquifer generation, flood control, and plant growth.
 * Chemical interaction with the soil is important for chemicals, both beneficial (plant nutrients) and hazardous.