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Make a garden
Soil
Photosynthesis
Gardening with Science
Home
Make a garden
Soil
Photosynthesis
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Home
Make a garden
Soil
Photosynthesis
Soil
The soil is only a thin skin covering the land, but it is vital for all life. The more we learn about New Zealand soils and their role in the ecosystem, the more wisely we can use them.
teara.govt.nz/en/soils
Māori names for soil
Māori had numerous names for types of soil, a number of which are listed in this table.
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