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Compost and soil are two places where humus will be found.
Specifically, the term currently designates the organic materials - predominantly carbon and nitrogen - which is remain after the decomposition of animal and plant remains. It is found in compost piles since recyclables aerobically break down into carbon and nitrogen. It will be found in the top 10 (25.4 centimeters) to 12 (30.48 centimeters) inches of the earth's soil horizon.
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What is another term for decayed organic matter?
Another term for decayed organic matter is "humus".
Is humus a type of rock?
No, humus is not a type of rock. Humus is a component of soil formed from the decomposition of plant and animal matter. It is a dark, organic material rich in nutrients that helps to improve soil fertility.
Is humus biotic or abiotic?
abiotic
What effect does climate have on the formation of humus?
Climate influences the rate of decomposition of organic matter, which is a key factor in the formation of humus. Warmer and wetter climates typically promote faster decomposition, leading to quicker turnover of organic matter into humus. In contrast, colder or drier climates may slow down decomposition and the formation of humus.
What is the organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals are called?
The organic material formed in soil from the decayed remains of plants and animals is called humus. Humus is rich in nutrients and helps improve soil structure and fertility.
What types of organisms can you find in the soil?
humus
What kind of soil can you find microbes?
humus soils
would you find humus in what layers soil?
The A horizion
In which layer would you find loam that is rich in humus?
A horizon
In which horizon layer would you expect to find the most humus?
organic
What is a sentence using humus?
"Humus is in soil," "the humus levels were high," Did I answer your Question?
How would you use humus in a sentence?
I like to eat humus. I dip my carrots into humus.
Is humus a mixture of humus and clay?
No, Humus is made from dead organic plants and animals.
Is humus a living thing?
No, humus is nonliving.
Where are you likely to find dark-rich soil in a soil profile?
you are likely to find dark, humus-rich soil in an A-horizon profile because that's where dark soil is found & the composition is the particles of weathered rock materials mixed with humus.
Does deserts contain humus abundant supply?
No the have little humus
WHERE humus come from?
Humus was invented by the Ancient Egyptians.
