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In which horizon layer would you expect to find the most humus?
organic
Which horizon contains the least humus?
b horizon
Is there humus in the C horizon of soil?
no it is found in the topsoil or a horizon
Which horizon 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.
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.
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.
What Horizon has the highest amount of organic material?
A horizon B horizon C horizon O horizon
What is the other name for the humus layer?
The O-Horizon
Why is the A horizon the most evolved soil layer?
Well, the A horizon is made up of topsoil, a crumbly, dark brown soil composed of humus, clay, and other minerals.
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
In which layer would you find loam that is rich in humus?
A horizon
Which biome soil is rich in humus?
AnswerThe O horizon and the A horizon are most rich in humus due to the organic material being highest in those two layers. O is higher than A, though. mjhgbb
