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How does organic matter become humus?

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∙ 10y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Organic matter breaks down (decays) to form humus.

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What does organic matter become?

It becomes humus!


What is another term for decayed organic matter?

Another term for decayed organic matter is "humus".


Organic matter in soil is also called .?

The formation of complex organic matter in soil is called Humus


What is organic matter in soil.?

it is humus


Decaying organic matter in soil?

humus


What is decaying organic matter is call?

humus


When organic matter in soil decomposes it create a layer called?

HUMUS . . . cures urvythang.


Soil organisms that turn dead organic matter into humus?

Soil organisms that turn dead organic matter into humus are called decomposers.


What is another word for organic matter in the soil?

compost


How are plants and humus related?

Provide most of the organic matter that gets broken down to form humus.


What is organic material turned into humus?

Animal feces and dead plants that are decayed can become humus.


What is humus a source of?

Carbon is what humus is a source of.Specifically, the term designates organic matter in soil. The organic matter is created by the decomposition of animal and plant matter. Decomposition results in increased availability of carbon. Humus also will attract ammonium, copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc.

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