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Which layer in a soil profile contains the most organic matter the A horizon or O horizon?
It is the O horizon. The A horizon is the mineral horizon and does include a large amount of organic material but the O horizon contains the most abundant amount of organic matter. The O horizon overlies the A horizon.
What is the silver content of a 1946 shilling?
A 1946 shilling from the UK contains 50% silver.
What is the annual salary for a Pennsylvania state representative?
While legislative salaries draw the most attention, another major factor in calculating the cost of the state's legislature is staffing and other operational support. The 2005-2006 state budget contains $462 million for Pennsylvania's legislative branch. Legislator's salaries and expenses represent only a small part of that total.
Which state produces the most copper?
Arizona produces the most copper in the United States.
What is the most populus state in the US?
California is the most populous state in the US.
Which horizon contains the least humus?
b horizon
Why is it that A horizon contains more organic mater than B horizon?
Because the A horizon contains more humus which makes the A horizon more organic
What soil horizon is nutrient rich because it has the most humus?
The topsoil horizon (A horizon) is nutrient-rich because it contains the most humus, which is a dark, organic material formed from the decayed remains of plants and animals. Humus helps to improve soil fertility, structure, and water retention, making it ideal for plant growth.
Which soil layer contains the least humus?
The C and R horizon
Why does soil horizon A have the most Humus?
The Fertile soil contains lots of microorganisms which decompose the complex dead bodies of animals and plants into simpler substance called Humus.
How does the b horizon differ from a horizon and the c horizon?
The C horizon contains mainly parent material, while the B horizon contains mainly clay particles and the A horizon; mainly silt sized particles and humus
Which contains the most humus?
soils have different layers present in it as the depth increases. These layers are called horizons. Humus as we all know is present in the top layer of the soil,which is several inches in thickness and is called A horizon.
In which horizon layer would you expect to find the most humus?
organic
What layer of soil contains humus?
The top layer of soil, called the O horizon or organic layer, contains humus. Humus is a dark, organic material that forms as plant and animal matter decomposes. It is rich in nutrients and helps improve soil structure and fertility.
Is there humus in the C horizon of soil?
no it is found in the topsoil or a horizon
What is the A horizon need help?
The A horizon is the top layer and is made out of sand, clay silt, and humus. It is where most plants grow. =-) Hope that helped.
Which soil layer contains the most humus?
the O-Horizon is the topmost soil so it has the most humus
