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What contributes to topsoil formation and how topsoil is important to plant growth.

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Weathering of the Earth's Surface contributes to topsoil formation,and it is so important 'cause it protects the nutrients under the soil from harsh environment.

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It has the highest concentration of organic matter and microorganisms and is where most of the Earth's biological soil activity occurs.
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