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how soil forms
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 | O Horizon |
| Made of organic material of plant and animal remains | A Horizon |
| Made of topsoil | B Horizon |
| made of subsoil | C Horizon |
| Made of bedrock that is beginning to weather and break apart | bedrock |
| solid layer of rock | A. Decomposers: breaks up remains of dead plants and animals. B. Burrowers: Mix up the soil |