SOIL · Soil is a mixture of Organic matter, Minerals, Gases, Liquids and Organisms that together support life. It is essential for life on earth to exist. · Earth's body of soil, called the Pedosphere. · The scientific study of soil is called Pedology. · Soil has six importance 1) Act as a medium for plant growth. 2) Act as a means of water storage, supply and purification. 3) Act as a modifier of Earth's atmosphere. 4) Act as a habitat for organisms. 5) Act as nature’s recycling system for nutrients 6) Act as an Engineering medium FORMATION OF SOIL 1) Soil forming factors · The t...