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Campbell Biology | 10th Edition | ISBN: 9780321775658 | Authors: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
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Making a footprint in the soil seems like an insignificant event. In a short essay

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Making a footprint in the soil seems like an insignificant event. In a short essay (100150 words), explain how a footprint would affect the properties of the soil and how these changes would affect soil organisms and the emergence of seedlings.

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Making a footprint in the soil seems like an insignificant event. In a short essay (100150 words), explain how a footprint would affect the properties of the soil and how these changes would affect soil organisms and the emergence of seedlings.

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The physical and chemical properties of soil are greatly impacted by the presence of a footprint. The average footprint alters the soil's structure by compressing the soil surface, reducing the pore space between particles, and altering the portion of space available to soil dwelling organisms. This compression also reduces the amount of water that can effectively enter or be retained within the soil. In addition, the footprint may affect the temperature of the soil,

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