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Soils for plant growth practice questions

Practise mixed syllabus-aligned questions for Soils for plant growth. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management.

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Paper 1 structured question: Soils for plant growth

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Soil Factors Supporting Plant Growth

Soils contain mineral ions such as nitrate, phosphate, and potassium ions. They also have organic matter, varying pH levels, air and water content, and differ in drainage and ease of cultivation.

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    Explain Explain how mineral ions in soil support plant growth.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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