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In the uppermost six inches of soil is where most organic material is found. That's also where many plant roots are located. It's precisely because of the nearness to the surface and the availability of air, moisture, and nutrients that many roots tend to be located in those upper six inches. So it's a zone of high competition between soil food web critters and plants.
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Why do you think that earthworms are most likely to be found in rich soils instead of sandy soil?
Earthworms obtain their food from the organic material found in soil. This means that they are more likely to be found in soils with high organic content.
Which layer in soil contains the most organic matter?
the layer the contain the richest material is the top soil :)
What soil types has the richest in organic material?
dark colored soil
What is the main source or organic material in soil?
Decomposing plant material.
What material is primarily a mixture of weathered rock and organic material?
soil
What is the layer of soil with the most organic material?
The organic level which is the uppermost level of the soil.
Why do you think that earthworms are most likely to be found in rich soils instead of sandy soil?
Earthworms obtain their food from the organic material found in soil. This means that they are more likely to be found in soils with high organic content.
What is the material in soil?
The organic material in soil is humus.
Is soil is made from rock and organic material?
Soil is not fabricated...nor is any organic material.
Which layer in soil contains the most organic matter?
the layer the contain the richest material is the top soil :)
What decaying organic material in soil is called?
The decayed organic material in soil is called detrition. This is the broken down results of leaves and other organic substances.
What layer of soil has the most organic material?
This largely depends on the soil and how the soil is tilled by each individual gardener or farmer. Typically the Top Soil will have the most nutrients available.
What type of soil is richest in organic material?
dark soil
What soil types is richest in organic material?
dark soil
What is the decayed organic material of soil?
compost
What soil types has the richest in organic material?
dark colored soil
Where and how do you get soil?
Soil is created by worms. Worms eat organic material, and soil, and then they poop out soil.
