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the O-Horizon is the topmost soil so it has the most humus
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe layer that contains the humus is called the topsoil.
Soil is divided in horizons called Soil horizons.
Soil horizons: A,B,C,D
Layer A is called topsoil
Layer B is called subsoil
Layer C is called partially weathered rock
Layer D is called unweathered rock.
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∙ 10y agoTopsoil is the soil layer that has the most humus.
Specifically, the term humus designates the organic matter from decayed and decaying animal and plant matter. It is found in the 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) which comprise the topsoil's upper, O horizon and the 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) which make up the topsoil's lower, A horizon. It will not be found among the mixed clay, sand and silt particles in the subsoil or the bedrock, deposits and sediments in the substratum.
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∙ 9y agoIt is a proven fact that it is the topsoil layer or the A horizon layer.
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∙ 14y agoI think the topsoil and ground level contain humus.
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∙ 13y agoHorizon A i Believe
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∙ 13y agotop soil
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The layer of soil that contains humus is?
topsoil.
What kinds of soil contains humus?
All soil contains some humus. If it doesn't it is not soil.
Which soil layer contains the least humus?
The C and R horizon
Which layer of soil is the most newly formed?
Humus
Which 2 layers of the soil are least likely to contain humus?
the two layers are sub soil The layer of soil that has little or no humus in it is the subsoil. The top layer of the soil has the most humus in it because the dead leaves fall from the plant and go back into the soil.
What is soil that contains humus?
Topsoil contains organic matter (humus)
What layer of soil is the most newly formed?
humus - study island? lol
Which layer of soil contains the most fertile soil?
Silty Soil contains the most fertile soil
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.
Which layer of soil has no humus?
bed rock
Where is humus is located?
Humus is located in the top layer of soil. It is a type of organic soil matter and aids in nutrition retention in the soil.
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.
