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soil
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. | Soil is |
| the solid layer of rock beneath the soil. | Bedrock |
| a dark colored substance that forms when plants and animals decay. | Humus |
| How well the soil supports plant growth | Soil Fertility |
| The feel and size of the particles in the soil | Soil Texture |
| How much acid is in the soi | Soil pH |
| Made of organic material of plant and animal remains | O Horizon |
| Made of topsoil | A Horizon |
| Made of subsoil | B Horizon |
| Made of bedrock that is beginning to weather and break apart | C Horizon |
| Solid layer of rock | Bedrock |
| breaks up remains of dead plants and animals. | Decomposers |
| Mix up the soil | Burrowers |