It is equal to an employee's rate of basic pay for his or her position (see definition of rate of basic pay) (exclusive of any premiums or differentials paid at less than the basic rate) except for an employee who is authorized annual premium pay for scheduled standby duty or AUO.
All soil is full of life, and good soils are teeming with it. Plants and animals help keep the soil fertile. Plant roots tunnel through the soil and break it up, and decaying plants form humus. Burrowing animals mix the soil; the excrete of animals contribute nutrients and improve soil structure.
Why is soil condition important to them? June 30, 2015 Â· by soilsmatter2011 Â· in Farming/Gardening, Life in Soil, Soil Basics. Question: What types of animals live in the soil? Why is soil condition important to them? Answer: There are many different types of animals that live in the soil. Soil is a living, dynamic resource. It helps grow food, fiber, and fuel. However, none of these processes can truly be carried out without the help of animals. For example, gophers, turtles, burrowing animals, and insects all live in the soil. Soil condition is very important to animals for many reasons. These larger animals depend on soil for protection. The soil protects them from weather and predators. One special animal that is commonly found in the soil is earthworms.