Tell three ways that soil is important and for each explain why it is important in that way.

1.) Soil is a vital part of the natural environment. It is just important as plants, animals, rocks, landforms, lochs, and rivers. It influences the distribution of plant species and provides a habitat for a wide range of organisms.

2.) Stores nutrients and serves as a medium for growth to plants. It an an anchor for roots and also hold water by plants for moisture.

3.) Most life on earth depend on soil as a direct or indirect source of food.