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Environmental Science

Soil Composition

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By volume, typical soil is about 45% minerals, 25% water, 25% air, and only 5% organic matter — yet that small fraction teems with microorganisms.

Why this is interesting

What makes soil more than just 'dirt'? The answer lies in its complex composition — a hidden world of minerals, life, and empty spaces working together.