Is dark and has the most minerals and humus

Is less dark because it has less humus.Also contains larger rocks than topsoil.

Is a mixture of sand,clay and silt. Plants grow best in loam.

Provides nutrients for plants and tress to grow.

Has medium size grains. It holds very little water.

Has the smallest grains and holds a lot of water.

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Soil

Term	Definition
Humus	Decayed plants and animals
Top Soil	Is dark and has the most minerals and humus
subsoil	Is less dark because it has less humus.Also contains larger rocks than topsoil.
Bedrock	Is solid rock
Loam	Is a mixture of sand,clay and silt. Plants grow best in loam.
Soil	Provides nutrients for plants and tress to grow.
Sand	Has medium size grains. It holds very little water.
Silt	Has smaller grains.
Clay	Has the smallest grains and holds a lot of water.
Soils	Differ in color.