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soil
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Soil | 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 | the solid layer of rock beneath the soil. |
| Humus | a dark colored substance that forms when plants and animals decay. |
| Geologist | look a 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 |