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Soil composition
Students should be able to describe and explain what soils are made of, including the components such as mineral particles, organic matter (which includes living organisms like plants, animals, microorganisms, and their decomposed remains), as well as air and water. They should also understand the different particle sizes that make up soil, specifically sand, silt, and clay.
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CambridgeIGCSEEnvironmental ManagementAgriculture and the environment
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- Students should be able to describe and explain what soils are made of, including the components such as mineral particles, organic matter (which includes living organisms like plants, animals, microorganisms, and their decomposed remains), as well as air and water. They should also understand the different particle sizes that make up soil, specifically sand, silt, and clay.
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