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how soil forms
chapter 2 lesson 2 : how soil forms
Term | Definition |
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soil | the loose, weathered material on earth's surface in which plants can grow |
bedrock | rock that makes up earth's crust, also the solid rock layer beneath the soil. |
humus | dark- colored organic material in soil. |
fertility | a measure of how well soil supports plant growth. |
loam | rich fertile soil that is made up of about equal parts clay, sand, and silt. |
pH scale | |
soil horizon | |
topsoil | |
subsoil | |
decomposer |