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The earths land area is covered by layer of mineral and decomposed organic material what is the term for this surface of material?
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∙ 14y ago
It is called soil.
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∙ 14y ago
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What are two reasons petroleum is not considered a mineral?
1.) Is dirived from organic materials. 2.) Does not naturally occur in a crystalline form.
What is humus made out of?
Organic matter transformates into humus. For more information on this process, check this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humus
Is clay made from plants?
No clay is not an organic material, it is made from minerals.
Is clay inorganic?
Yes clay [itself] is inorganic, it was not deprived from organic material.
What are the 3 factors that affect a river's sediment load?
Suspended load: All organic and inorganic material carried in moving water Dissolved load: All organic and inorganic material carried in solution by moving water Bed load: Coarse materials such as gravel, stones. These things move along the bottom of the river by rolling, or sliding.
How would you describe peat coal?
Decomposed organic material .
Does soil have weathered rocks and decomposed organic material in it?
Yes.
What is sub soil made of?
it is made of decomposed organic matter and and mineral content.
What is oil came from?
Oil comes from decomposed organic material such as plants and animals
What organic material make the A horizon?
fertile material that makes up the Ahorizon
What is weathered rock and decomposed organic material from dead plants and animals?
soil ~XDDXDD~
What process forms the decomposed organic material or humus that is a part of soil?
Erosion describes the process that forms the decomposed organic material that is called humus and that is part of soil. It operates by wearing down the material through weathering. The weathering reflects the predominant influences of water or of wind in nature.
What process forms the decomposed organic material or humus that is part of soil?
Erosion describes the process that forms the decomposed organic material that is called humus and that is part of soil. It operates by wearing down the material through weathering. The weathering reflects the predominant influences of water or of wind in nature.
Describe the composition of soil as consisting of weathered rocks and decomposed organic material?
fertile soil
Why is honey not a mineral?
Honey is not a mineral because it is an organic material whereas minerals are inorganic.
Why is honey not considered a mineral?
It is organic and not a solid or crystalline material.
What is mineral organic or inorganic solid material found in nature?
A mineral is defined as being inorganic.
