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steady state within 10,000 years. On older land surfaces, where the rate of min-
eral weathering may be faster and leaching more severe, steady state soil-plant
ecosystems are less likely to be achieved.
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Soil is a fragile component of the environment. Its use for food and fiber pro-
duction and for waste disposal must be managed in a way that minimizes off-site
effects and preserves the soil for future generations.
