Geologically, the area is mostly rocky, metamorphosed sedimentaries and interbedded volcanics with infertile soils that are not suitable for agriculture.
en.wikipedia.org It does not have the beautiful crown form of many oaks, but is nonetheless a valuable tree for growing on infertile, dry, sandy sites.
en.wikipedia.org The soil is very sandy and infertile, so not much food is grown on the island.
en.wikipedia.org The metropolis grows, attracting people from the countryside, who, however, as soon as they are urbanized, become - just like the pre-existing population - infertile.
en.wikipedia.org These women were thought to be infertile, having all divorced after a number of years of childless marriage.
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