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What contains more humus topsoil or subsoil?

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Does topsoil have more fertility then subsoil?

Yes topsoil has more fertility and humus than subsoil.


Why does topsoil have much more humus than subsoil?

by earthworms in it


Which contains more humans topsoil or subsoil?

by the way there are sunlight in human and in soil. ************ Topsoil will contain more humus (notice the spelling!) than subsoil. Topsoil is the layer where most household gardening and food production on farms takes place. The subsoil could be solid clay, which would make the topsoil rather wet after a heavy rain. Or even solid bedrock, with a thin layer of topsoil on top - not really suitable for growing deep rooted plants.


Is humus found in topsoil or subsoil?

by earthworms in it


What are topsoil subsoil and bedrock?

Topsoil is the uppermost layer of soil that contains organic matter and is crucial for plant growth. Subsoil is the layer beneath topsoil that is lower in organic matter and contains more minerals. Bedrock is the solid rock layer beneath subsoil that serves as the parent material for soil formation.


How scientist classify soils?

In three layers/horizons:A (made of topsoil, crumbly, dark brown soil mixture of humus, clay, and other minerals.)B (made of subsoil, made of clay and other particles with little humus.)andC (contains partly weathered rock.)Read more: How_do_scientists_classify_soil


Why topsoil is darker than subsoil and saprolite?

Topsoil is darker than subsoil and saprolite because it contains more organic matter from decomposed plant and animal material. This organic matter adds dark color to the soil and makes it richer in nutrients, which is why topsoil is often more fertile than subsoil and saprolite.


Why does the subsoil have lighter color than the topsoil?

Topsoil has more organic material.


How do scientist classify soils?

In three layers/horizons: A (made of topsoil, crumbly, dark brown soil mixture of humus, clay, and other minerals.) B (made of subsoil, made of clay and other particles with little humus.) and C (contains partly weathered rock.)


What are the layers of soil found on the Earth?

Layers are also know as Horizons....You have:The A Horizon, (Topsoil) has more humus.Litter= Layers of leaves, twigs, or other organic matter that will be turned in to humus, this prevents erosion and evaporation of water from the soil.The B Horizon, (Subsoil) has less organic matter (less humus), lighter in color, less fertile.The C Horizon, Consists of partially weathered rock, does not contain much organic matter, below the C Horizon is solid parent rock.


Why does topsoil have a higher fertility then subsoil?

Topsoil has higher fertility than subsoil because it contains a higher concentration of organic matter, nutrients, and microorganisms that support plant growth. These components break down and enrich the topsoil, making it more conducive to plant root development and nutrient uptake. Subsoil, on the other hand, is typically less fertile and lacks the same level of organic matter and biological activity found in the topsoil.