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Is bedrock the part of soil that consists of decaying organic matter?
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∙ 10y ago
No, bedrock is not the part of soil that consists of decaying organic matter.
Specifically, bedrock comprises one of six soil horizons or layers. Organic animal and plant matter decompose in the topmost layer and supply the layer immediately below with the humus content of A horizon's humus-mineral mix. Bedrock is found in sixth, bottommost layer which includes unweathered rock.
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Is organic matter in the topsoil subsoil or bedrock?
It is in the (top)soil.
What is loam?
Loam is a rich soil, containing sand, clay and decaying organic matter
What are the different sources of organic matter in the soil?
the different sources of organic matter in the soil are as follows 1. dead decaying plants and animals forming humus.
What are the horizons of the soil?
O-horizon (surface litter)=mainly partially decaying organic matter A-horizon (Topsoil)= mainly contains organic matter, living organisms, inorganic minerals. E-horizon (Eluviated zone)= low quantities of minerals,clay and organic matter due to leeching. B-horizon (Subsoil)= accumulation of iron, aluminium and clay leached down from the A and E horizons. C-horizon (Regolith)= partially broken down inorganic minerals Bedrock
What are the major properties of soil?
Sand, soil, clay particles, and organic matter that mostly comes from decaying plant materials.
What is deeper bedrock or humus?
Bedrock. Humus is decaying organic matter, and most organisms live above bedrock.
The loose covering of broken rock particles and decaying organic matter overlaying the bedrock of the earths surface is called?
soil
Is the loose coveing of weathered rock particles and decaying organic matter overlying the bedrock of Earth's surface?
remains of plants and animals:)
What is decaying organic matter?
Detritus
What is the decaying organic matter is soil called?
Decaying organic matter in the soil is called humus. When it is added to the soil deliberately, it is called compost.
Decaying organic matter in soil?
humus
What is decaying organic matter is call?
humus
What part of the soil consists of decaying organic matter?
The top soil. the decaying material is called humus (NOT hummus!).
What eats decaying organic matter?
it is a detrivore
Fungi get their food from?
dead and decaying organic matter
Is organic matter in the topsoil subsoil or bedrock?
It is in the (top)soil.
What will worms eat?
Worms eat decaying organic matter.
