Isbn: 9781332953493 - soils and their properties (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of soil and its connection to the rocks beneath it. Through an investigation into soil geology, chemistry, and physics, the author reveals the processes by which soil is created and the vital role microorganisms play in preparing and presenting plant -food. Historically, soil was considered a lifeless mass, but the author demonstrates the existence of minute living organisms, whose functions are intricately linked to soil metabolism. By uncovering the biological factors that affect metabolic activity, the book not only sheds light on the disintegration of rocks, but also on how these processes replenish the soil with essential mineral ingredients. The author traces the origins of rocks back to their parent igneous rocks and examines how they are transformed into the various types of soil found on Earth's surface. The text is peppered with real -world examples, such as the sand dunes on the coast of France and the badlands of the western United States, illustrating the impact of geographical location and climate on soil composition. In doing so, the book bridges the disciplines of geology, chemistry, biology, and physics to provide a comprehensive understanding of the origins and properties of soil. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…