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Answer» The soil is a very important component that transcends different aspects of ecological requirements. The soil is related to — (a) Water - Its presence in the soil strata makes cultivation and afforestation possible. (b) Nitrogen and other gases - Air particles in the soil and the atmosphere SUPPORT nitrogen fixation and photosynthesis. (c) Plant LIFE — Plants and the soil share a "GIVE and take" relation; while plants absorb water and nutrients from the soil, it PREVENTS soil erosion by anchoring in the soil with the help of its roots. (d) Minerals — Various minerals in the soil support photosynthesis in plants. (e) Microorganisms — Lastly, decomposers and other such microorganisms play a significant role in the GROWTH of plants and in the soil as well.
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