Gravel Driveway Basics. Cost: $1 to $5 per square foot, though installation costs vary widely depending on where you live and the type of base required. Durability: Lifetime, with proper maintenance. Type of gravel: This depends on your area, but angular shapes are preferred over round.
Soil minerals form the basis of soil. They are produced from rocks (parent material) through the processes of weathering and natural erosion. Water, wind, temperature change, gravity, chemical interaction, living organisms and pressure differences all help break down parent material.
Soil provides minerals and water to plants. Soil is used to make plants grow healthy. The types of soil used in agriculture (among other things, such as the purported level of moisture in the soil) vary with respect to the species of plants that are cultivated. 2. Soil is used in constructions and arts. Soil material is a critical component in the mining and construction industries.