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chapter 4:soil
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 | at 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 |
| 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 |
| Decomposers | breaks up remains of dead plants and animals. |
| Burrowers | Mix up the soil |