Review concepts of soil properties, the processes involved in soil formation, and features of the productive soils.
Based on your independent research, answer the following questions. (Remember that you are evaluated on the completeness of your answer. Don't forget
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Describe the key structural and functional properties of soils that contribute to their abilities to support producers and primary productivity.
What is the process of soil formation? How does climate influence these processes, giving examples?
Outline the features of a soil food web and illustrate by providing examples. Describe the relationship that exists between above ground autotroph biomass
with the below ground soil community. What are the ecological goods and services provided by a healthy community of soil organisms?
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