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soil
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| soil | s 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 | s a dark colored substance that forms when plants and animals decay. |
| Geologist look a 3 things to identify the type of soil | 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 |
| 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 |
| Layers of Soil | A. O Horizon: Made of organic material of plant and animal remains |
| How is humus formed: | hgcfhg |