Organic matter, such as decomposed plant material and animal waste, helps make soil fertile by providing nutrients for plants to grow. Minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and nitrogen also contribute to soil fertility by supporting plant growth and development. The presence of these components in varying levels can determine the fertility of soil for agriculture and plant growth.
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Yes, coastal plains typically have fertile soil due to the accumulation of sediment and nutrients carried by rivers and streams. This fertile soil makes coastal plains ideal for agriculture and can support a variety of crops.
The soil that is lost due to erosion is called sediment. Sediment can be carried away by water, wind, or ice, leading to a loss of fertile soil and degradation of land quality.
Alluvial soil is formed where transported sediment is deposited. This type of soil is created by rivers and streams carrying particles and depositing them over time, resulting in a fertile soil that is good for agriculture.
Silt is rich fertile soil left behind by floods. It is brought in by rivers when they overflow and deposit sediment containing nutrients that can benefit crops and vegetation.
The area that is covered with sediment when a river repeatedly overflows its banks is known as a floodplain. This flat, low-lying area adjacent to a river is created by the deposition of sediment carried by the floodwaters. Floodplains are vital for agriculture, as the nutrient-rich sediment left behind by floods makes the soil fertile for crops.