World Soil Day 2019

Miss Fazila Ishfaq Along with Kids of school World Soil Day 2019 Do you know in every 5 seconds around one soccer field of soil is eroded. It is an alarming state and so to increase awareness regarding the importance of soil World Soil Day is celebrated on 5 December annually. Let us read more about World Soil Day, its 2019 theme and some facts . World Soil Day also highlight the growing problem due to population expansion. Therefore, it is necessary to take a step to reduce the erosion of soil, to maintain fertility so that food safety can be ensured. Soil is made up of minerals, organic matter and air in different proportions. It is important for life as it provides the medium for the growth of a plant, habitat for several insects and other organisms. It also acts as a filtration system for surface water and in the maintenance of atmospheric gases. It is the source of four essential 'living' factors including food, clothes, shelter, and medici...