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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| A. Soil Fertility | How well the soil supports plant growth |
| B. Soil Texture | The feel and size of the particles in the soil |
| C. | 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 bedrock that is beginning to weather and break apart |
| E. Bedrock | Solid layer of rock |
| A. Decomposers | breaks up remains of dead plants and animals. |
| B. Burrowers | Mix up the soil |