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Fertility (fertile) A measure of how well soil supports plant growth. Usually rich with Humus
humus The top layer of soil made up of broken down pieces of dead plants and animals
Litter The loose layer of dead plant leaves and stems on the surface of the soil.
Bedrock Layer of large rocks below the soil
topsoil The layer under Humus that provides support and nutrients to plants
decomposers organisms that break down the remains of dead plants or animals and make them into smaller pieces and digest them with chemicals
Nutrients Materials found in soil that plants and animals need to grow
soil horizon The layer of soil that differs in color and texture from the layers above and below it.
subsoil The middle layer of soil which is a combination of soil and rocks
soil Material found on the surface of the earth consisting of a mixture of rock, sand, clay, dead plants, and animal remains.
organic Something living or has lived.
inorganic Something not living or has never lived
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