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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Soil | is loose weathered material on earth's surface in which plants can grow. It is a mixture of rock particles, minerals, decayed organic matter, water, and air. |
| Bedrock | is the solid layer of rock beneath the soil. |
| Humus | is a dark colored substance that forms when plants and animals decay. |
| Geologist | look a 3 things to identify the type of soil |
| Soil Fertility | How well the soil supports plant growth |
| Soil Texture | The feel and size of the particles in the soil |
| Soil pH | How much acid is in the soil |
| Layers of Soil | A. O Horizon: Made of organic material of plant and animal remains B. A Horizon: Made of topsoil C. B Horizon: Made of subsoil D. C Horizon: Made of bedrock that is beginning to weather and break apart E. Bedrock: Solid layer of |
| How is humus formed: | A. Decomposers: breaks up remains of dead plants and animals. B. Burrowers: Mix up the soil |