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Every living thing needs water to survive, if there's no more water, species and plants can die off.
Some animals live in the water environment, if the water in their environment is gone, they couldn't survive.

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Soil is important because we use it to feed the world.

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Soil can be black, brown, red and white.

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Crushed rock can be found in the soil and water.

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Soil is eroded by wind and water.

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One main water issue we have in Iowa is water pollution. Water pollution makes it so that humans can't drink and use the polluted water.

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Droughts can happen here in Iowa.
When it doesn't rain for a very long time, this can impact a lot on air quality, sanitation and hygiene!

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Soil health is damaged by pesticides and fertilizers.

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However, the erosion can be controlled by cover crops that prevent the wind and water from reaching the soil.

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Pesticides used in farming can pollute Iowa's water sources.

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People don't realize water's almost everywhere. For an example, the food and clothing you eat and wear contains a lot of water. People just don't see it or feel it.

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Natural resources are materials or substances such as minerals, forests, water, and fertile land that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.

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Soil is non-renewable. It takes around 300 years to form. That's exactly why we must handle it responsibly.

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Water is considered a renewable resource

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Water is considered a renewable resource

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Water cannot be used up that is why it is called a renewable resource. However, pollution can make water harder to use to live.

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Everyone knows water may be used for growing crops, or farming. But if we run out of water, crops would be extremely hard to grow.

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Diversifying crop rotations helps put more roots in the soil which improves soil and water and water quality.