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HUMUS IS A DARK-COLORED,MINERAL SUBSTANCE THAT DEVELOPS AS DEAD PLANTS AND ANIMALS.loam is soil with a crumbly texture that is made of equal parts of clay,sand,and silt.
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∙ 13y agoHumus is formed by the decomposition of leaves and other organic materials.
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What are loam examples?
Loam example is:soil,clay,sand,and humus.
What are the meanings of 'loam' and 'humus'?
Loam is a general term applied to soil that has relatively equal parts of sand, clay and silt. You might even see terms such as sandy loam or clay loam, indicating it has a little more of that component. Humus refers to organic material from animals and plants such as peat, manure and compost. Humus breaks down readily in the soil, releasing its nutrients. Soils with lots of humus are called rich soils… soils with very little humus are called lean.
In which layer would you find loam that is rich in humus?
A horizon
Soil types is richest in organic material?
Loam, which is a mixture of clay, sand & humus.
Which soil type is richest in organic material?
Loam, which is a mixture of clay, sand & humus.
What make up loam?
Loam contains a mixture of sand, silt, clay and humus in relatively even concentrations (about 40-40-20% concentration respectively).
Why is loam soil good for farmers?
Loam soil is good for farmers because it has equal qualities f sand, clay and humus. It is especially good for plant growth.
What is the Four letter Word for Rich soil with decayed vegetable matter?
it is called loam and is very rich and very black
What the three basic textures that soil can have?
Clay, loam (containing a mixture of clay, sand and humus), and sandy.
What is loam and what is humus?
HUMUS IS A DARK-COLORED,MINERAL SUBSTANCE THAT DEVELOPS AS DEAD PLANTS AND ANIMALS.loam is soil with a crumbly texture that is made of equal parts of clay,sand,and silt.
Does bamboo grow better in water or soil?
loam or humus well both are good but mostly loam
What does the word loam mean in science?
A fertile soil that typically contains sand, silt and clay (40-40-20) and humus.
