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Process by which substances are washed through or out of the soil is called leaching.
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How does the subsoil become rich in minerals?
The subsoil becomes rich in minerals as minerals from the topsoil leach down into the subsoil.
How would you describe topsoil?
topsoil is the top layer. its a mixture of small rock pieces, humus, and other organic material. most living things are in the topsoil. rain sinks into the topsoil. it carries minerals to the subsoil (2nd layer)
What is the removal of minerals in the topsoil layer by water that is filtering down through the soil?
leaching
Source of soil?
The source of soil is erosion of rocks and minerals into dirt. It takes up to 1,000 years to create one inch of topsoil.
How does soil erosion damage soil?
soil erosion damages the soil because it does not let plants grow well when topsoil is removedgcv
Is topsoil a mineral?
Topsoil is not a mineral, but it contains minerals.
Which soil layer is richest in humus and minerals?
topsoil
How does the subsoil become rich in minerals?
The subsoil becomes rich in minerals as minerals from the topsoil leach down into the subsoil.
What is beneficiating?
brifely explain the iron ore benification process
How would you describe topsoil?
topsoil is the top layer. its a mixture of small rock pieces, humus, and other organic material. most living things are in the topsoil. rain sinks into the topsoil. it carries minerals to the subsoil (2nd layer)
Which layer of soil is high in organic material but relatively low in minerals?
Topsoil.
Topsoil is made up of what?
it is made up of decomposed bits of minerals from the humos layer
What is the removal of minerals in the topsoil layer by water that is filtering down through the soil?
leaching
What is harmful because plants do not grow well when topsoil has been lost?
You probably are thinking about soil erosion. When the topsoil and minerals wash away, it is harder for plants to grow.
What process helps form topsoil EXCEPT?
rocks
What is the step by step describing the bone remodeling process in the minerals?
describe the bone remodeling process and the minerals involved in that process
What is it called when topsoil moves to lower soil areas?
The general term for that process is erosion.
