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I think this is the answer: Some soil organisms mix the soil and make spaces in it for air and water. Other soil organisms make humus, The material that makes soil fertile.

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Well,to help found out what type of soil it is,some factors can be its color , location , shape or the amount of fertile it has.

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Q: What factors affect the thickness of the horizons and the composition of the soil?
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