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It refers to the materials that the soil is made up of- it's mineral content, it's physical structure and qualities, it's level of fertility, it's ability to retain water, it's vulnerability to erosion, and so forth.
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How is the soil composition in the A horizon related to the composition or the R horizon?
by the topsoil
How do earth worm errich the soil?
Earthworms eat the soil, and excrete what they don't digest - leaving tiny piles of 'worm-poop' in the soil. This breaks down and adds to the general composition of the soil.
What is the general composition of a soil sample?
The general composition of a soil sample will be some sand, some silt, some clay, and some organic matter, plus a certain amount of microbial life, air and (unless it's completely dried out) some water.
Why is it important to know the composition of soil?
One reason is to grow certain types of plants. For example some plants grow well in acidic soil and other grow well in akalyne based soil. If you plant the wrong plants, they won't grow well, or will die within a year or more.
What does contour drawing composition mean?
Contour drawing is drawing the outline shape of an object. Composition is the arrangement and organization of the artwork using the elements of art.
What does the word composting mean?
Composition means what something is made from, as in "The composition of this soil is sand and loam."
What is a description of soil's layers?
Soil Composition
Does soil from different places have the smae composition and texture?
no, the soil from different places have different composition
What are three properties of soil?
soil composition, soil texture, and soil fertility
What does the phrase grimy hands mean?
it means when your hands are covered with dirt and soil
What are the kinds and amounts of materials in the soil?
Soil composition
What determines soil composition?
soil, silt, and clay
What is soil's composition?
Soil composition is soil mixed of rock particles, minerals, decayed organic material, water, and air.
What would be the best composition of soil for plants?
compost soil
What is the definition of soil stratification?
Variation of soil composition with depth
What is the exact chemical composition of soil?
Soil in general does not have any exact chemical composition; this question could be answered in principle only for a particular sample of soil.
How is the soil composition in the A horizon related to the composition or the R horizon?
by the topsoil
