In the context of Blacksoil, which of the following observations is/are correct?

These soils are characterised by a thick, dark-coloured soil horizon rich in organic matter.

Black soils are highly fertile and support high yields due to their excellent moisture retention.

Europe and Eurasia accounted for 70 percent of the soil in the total cropland.

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These soils are characterised by a thick, dark-coloured soil horizon rich in organic matter. Correct: The inherent fertility of the soils makes them the food basket for many countries and are considered essential to the global food supply. These soils are characterised by a thick, dark-coloured soil horizon rich in organic matter.
Black soils are highly fertile and support high yields due to their excellent moisture retention. Correct: Black soils are extremely fertile and can produce high agricultural yields thanks to their elevated moisture storage capacity.
Europe and Eurasia accounted for 70 percent of the soil in the total cropland. Correct: Europe and Eurasia accounted for 70 per cent of the soil in the total cropland, while North America, Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia had 10 per cent each.

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These soils are characterised by a thick, dark-coloured soil horizon rich in organic matter. Correct: The inherent fertility of the soils makes them the food basket for many countries and are considered essential to the global food supply. These soils are characterised by a thick, dark-coloured soil horizon rich in organic matter.
Black soils are highly fertile and support high yields due to their excellent moisture retention. Correct: Black soils are extremely fertile and can produce high agricultural yields thanks to their elevated moisture storage capacity.
Europe and Eurasia accounted for 70 percent of the soil in the total cropland. Correct: Europe and Eurasia accounted for 70 per cent of the soil in the total cropland, while North America, Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia had 10 per cent each.

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