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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 dark color?
Cause there is so much humus (hyoo-mus) in it
Does subsoil have a lot of water?
Subsoil generally contains some water but usually not as much as topsoil. The amount of water in subsoil can vary depending on factors such as soil composition, depth, and the presence of impervious layers.
What are the three main layer of the soil?
Infact there are four layers and not three.They are:1.Horizon A or Top soil (with humus)2.Horizon B or Sub soil(sand ,silt and clay)3.Horizon C or Weathered rock4.Horizon D or Bedrock.thats all!!Soil has three main horizons (A, B, and C),layers are as folllowsO HorizonP HorizonA HorizonE HorizonB HorizonC HorizonD HorizonR Horizon (bedrock)
How much topsoil is needed to grow a garden?
This will depend on what is under the topsoil.
Do Podzolic soil contains much fertile humus?
podzolic do not have much fertile humus. this causes a bright brown colour.
How much topsoil in 1 acre?
(43,560) x (depth of the topsoil in feet) cubic feet
How much is a yard of topsoil in pounds or liters?
A yard of topsoil weighs approximately 2,000-2,200 pounds. In liters, a yard of topsoil is equivalent to about 764-836 liters.
How much topsoil is needed to level a lawn?
To level a lawn, you typically need about 1-2 inches of topsoil.
How much sand clay gravel and humus does it take to make soil?
25%-sand 255-clay 25%-gravel 25%-humus
How much topsoil is needed for grass to grow effectively?
Grass needs about 6-8 inches of topsoil to grow effectively.
How much topsoil do you need to grow grass effectively?
To grow grass effectively, you typically need about 6 to 8 inches of topsoil.
