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How Much Soil Is There?

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Earth apple with 40% more gone

    When 50% is removed, this is what is left. (12.5% of the original)

    Of that 12.5%, 40% is severely limited by terrain, fertility or excessive rainfall. It is too rocky, steep, shallow, poor or too wet to support food production.

Cut that 40% portion away.

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