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It is rich in mineral nutrients but lacking in organic matter - humus.

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What is the layer The upper layer of desert soil is rich in minerals because?

The upper layer of desert soil is rich in minerals because the lack of rainfall prevents leaching of nutrients deeper into the soil. This accumulation of minerals over time leads to the development of nutrient-rich topsoil in desert regions.


What is the soil in the sonoran desert like?

it is the same just dry with rocks in it


Why is rich soil valuable?

Rich soil is good because it has nutrients. If the plant gets nutrients the plant will grow.


Is there rich soil in the desert?

absolutly not! the desert is full of sand not soil there fore rick soil would not be found in the desert


What do you call soil which is rich with nutrients?

Fertile soil.


Why does the soil have to be rich for crops to grow?

Rich soil means that the soil is rich in nutrients that a plant needs. If the soil is deficient in those nutrients, the crops grow poorly and produce little fruit, sometimes none.


Does the Gobi desert have a lot of nutrients in the soil?

i think yes


Why is humus soil a good soil?

It is rich in nutrients and acts like a fertilizer.


Soil has to be rich in what to support many plants?

nutrients


Which soil would make a good habitate for soil animals?

Loam soil as it is rich in nutrients.


What happen to the decaying plants and animals?

it mixes up with soil and the soil rich in nutrients


What are the characteristics of desert soil?

Desert soil is typically sandy and lacks organic matter. It is often low in nutrients and has a low water-holding capacity. Due to harsh desert conditions, desert soil is often alkaline and can be prone to erosion.