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How does moisture get in the soil?

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Soil gets moisture by many different reasons. One depending on the soil's structure which is the size of the sediment particles in it. Three main types are sand silt and clay silt being the best and clay being the worst. Leaching is when water goes through soil too quickly and brings the nutrients with it. Another reason is its infiltration which is its ability to hold water.

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