Biology A-Level
soil structure
What soil structure means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of soil structure
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Reference: AQA
A property improved by the organic matter in natural fertilisers, along with water retention.
Topics that use soil structure
- Nutrient cycles (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- algal bloom
- ammonification
- artificial fertilisers
- decomposers
- denitrification
- eutrophication
- extracellular digestion
- ion availability
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