Write 10 Uses of Soil

Answer:  The mixture of minerals, organic matter and living organisms is called soil. It is an important element in the survival of living organisms. It is heterogeneous in nature. It is generally composed of 5% organic matter, 45% minerals, 20-30% different gases and 20-30% water.

Uses of Soil

1. Soil is made up of inorganic particles that weather from the rock and consist of many minerals
2. They form a substrate for the growth of plants and these plants can be used for food, clothing, recreation, medicines, etc
3. It is composed of various vital nutrients for plants
4. It helps in the process of building
5. It is used for various religious purposes
6. The clay soil is used in making ceramics and pottery
7. Beauty products also use soil as an ingredient
8. It is used in manufacturing antibiotics, skin ointments, tuberculosis drugs and antitumor drugs
9. It is used in the wastewater treatment plants
10.  Soil is also sometimes times used for purification