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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| is the solid layer of rock beneath the soil. | Bedrock |
| is a dark colored substance that forms when plants and animals decay. | Humus |
| look a 3 things to identify the type of soil | Geologist |
| 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. | Soil |
| Decomposers: breaks up remains of dead plants and animals. Burrowers: Mix up the soil | How is humus formed |
| 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 soil | Soil pH: |
| Made of organic material of plant and animal remains | O Horizon |
| Made of topsoil | |
| B Horizon |