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Beyond Dirt: The Ecosystem Beneath our Feet

Explore how soil chemistry and ecosystems open the door to deep scientific investigation.

Soils support 95 percent of all food production, filter water, and are one of our most cost-effective reservoirs for sequestering carbon. The secret powers of soil are in its chemical, physical, and biological make-up, making the preservation and health of soil incredibly important for what lies below ground, but also above.

Over the past century, we’ve lost nearly half of what makes soil productive. Studying soil is key to ensuring that we not only prevent further degradation, but also rebuild soils to their full potential.

Learn About Soil

Topic:
Physical Science, Environment
Content Type:
Article
Root out the chemical happenings in our soil
Topic:
Physical Science, Environment
Content Type:
Article
How is soil organized? Dig in to see how a soil’s physical makeup affects its function

Experiment With Soil

Topic:
Physical Science, Environment
A simple experiment to determine your soil’s textural class
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