Complete the summary. Write ONE WORD ONLY from the text in each gap.
Healthy soil contains a large variety of bacteria and other microorganisms, as well as plant remains and 1. . It provides us with food and also with antibiotics, and its function in storing 2. has a significant effect on the climate. In addition, it prevents damage to property and infrastructure because it holds 3.
If these microorganisms are lost, soil may lose its special properties. The main factor contributing to soil degradation is the 4. carried out by humans.
Complete each sentence with the correct ending (A-F)
A may improve the number and quality of plants growing there.
B may contain data from up to nine countries.
C may not be put back into the soil.
D may help governments to be more aware of soil-related issues.
E may cause damage to different aspects of the environment.
F may be better for use at a global level.
5. Nutrients contained in the unused parts of harvested crops
6. Synthetic fertilisers produced with Haber-Bosch process
7. Addition of a mixture developed by Pius Floris to the soil
8. The idea of zero net soil degradation
Which paragraph (A-G) contains the following information?NB You may choose any letter more than once.
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